Hyperthyroidism after hypothyroidism.
The development of hyperthyroidism after primary hypothyroidism is unusual. We report such a case in a 37-year old man and review the clinical and immunologic aspects of the previously published cases of 50 female and 19 male patients with a similar condition.
Department of Internal Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9636, USA.
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Al-Sharafi
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Khardori
D000328:Adult; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D011441:Propylthiouracil; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine