Destructive arthropathy of fingers in primary hypothyroidism without chondrocalcinosis. Report of 3 cases.
Three cases of undiagnosed primary hypothyroidism with high thyroid stimulating hormone values presented destructive arthropathy of the proximal interphalangeal joints. None had chondrocalcinosis, neuropathy, myopathy or sicca complex. Quick improvement followed hormonal therapy, which suggests that hormonal imbalance could be responsible for this particular rheumatic condition.
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Center, University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Valceschini
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013974:Thyroxine