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Hyperthyroidism in end-stage renal disease
American Journal of Nephrology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Diagnosing hyperthyroidism in hemodialysis patients is challenging due to overlapping symptoms. This case highlights how treating thyrotoxicosis and adjusting medications enabled normal hemodialysis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Hyperthyroidism diagnosis in uremic patients presents challenges due to similar signs and symptoms.
- This case represents the second reported instance of hyperthyroidism in a patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.