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Acute arthritis revealing Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Maroua Slouma1,2, Takwa Mehmli1,2, Siwar Ben Dhia1,2
1Department of Rheumatology Military Hospital Tunis Tunisia.
Clinical Case Reports
|July 22, 2022
Summary
Hypothyroidism can present with rheumatic symptoms like arthritis. This case shows acute polyarthritis revealing Hashimoto
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Rheumatic manifestations, including arthritis and musculoskeletal symptoms, can be early indicators of hypothyroidism.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is a common cause of hypothyroidism.
Observation:
- A case of acute polyarthritis was observed.
- This polyarthritis was found to be the initial presentation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Findings:
- Hormone replacement therapy effectively resolved the arthritis associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
- This suggests a direct role for thyroid hormone in the development of arthritis in HT patients.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism may alleviate rheumatic symptoms.
- Understanding the link between thyroid hormones and joint health can improve patient management.
- This case highlights the importance of considering endocrine disorders in patients with unexplained arthritis.
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