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Thyroid acropachy

D K Goette

    Archives of Dermatology
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Thyroid acropachy, a rare complication of hyperthyroidism, can precede its diagnosis. This case highlights an unusual presentation of thyroid acropachy preceding overt hyperthyroidism and without exophthalmos.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Rheumatology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Thyroid acropachy (TA) is a rare manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease, typically associated with Graves' disease.
    • It usually occurs after the diagnosis or treatment of hyperthyroidism and is often accompanied by thyroid dermopathy and exophthalmos.

    Observation:

    • A 48-year-old man presented with thyroid acropachy that developed at least six years before symptomatic hyperthyroidism.
    • The patient underwent two clinical workups for acromegaly due to the unusual presentation, both yielding negative results.

    Findings:

    • This case presents an atypical timeline where thyroid acropachy preceded the clinical diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
    • Notably, the patient's thyroid acropachy was not associated with exophthalmos, further diverging from typical presentations.

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    Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of the clinical spectrum and diagnostic timeline of thyroid acropachy.
    • It suggests that thyroid acropachy can be an early indicator of underlying thyroid dysfunction, even in the absence of overt hyperthyroidism or exophthalmos.
    • Clinicians should consider thyroid dysfunction in patients presenting with isolated thyroid acropachy.