title: [Thyroid dysfunctions related to amiodarone. Prospective survey with 116 patients].
abstract: Thyroid hormones, TSH and antithyroid antibodies were prospectively controlled in 116 patients treated with amiodarone. Hypothyroidism occurred in 4 patients (3.7%) mainly early (average = 6 months). Hyperthyroidism was seen among 13 patients (11.9%) and its prevalence was proportional to therapy duration.
authors.affiliation: Service de clinique médicale, USN A-CHRU, Lille.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Wemeau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bauters
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coviaux
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anouilh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maillez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: D'herbomez
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Devemy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Decoulx
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000638:Amiodarone
vernacular_title: Dysfonctions thyroïdiennes liées à l'amiodarone. Enquête prospective chez 116 sujets.