Thyrotoxicosis presenting as dysphagia. A case report.
Thyrotoxicosis may manifest with dysphagia. The case of an elderly male with dysphagia as the initial symptom is discussed. It is suggested that thyrotoxicosis is included in the differential diagnosis of dysphagia in the elderly, particularly if muscle weakness is also present.
D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male