title: Hyperthyroidism as a latent complication of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
abstract: Thyroid dysfunction after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been investigated in many studies. Most post-transplant thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism are recognized as a late complication whilst hyperthyroidism is infrequent and transient, and usually happens early at the onset after transplant. Here, we report two rare hyperthyroid cases, developing more than 2 years after autologous stem cell transplant. We suggest that hyperthyroidism be alerted in the post-transplant care, and special attention be paid to any latent events.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liou Ying Campus, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Yin-Hsun
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Feng
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Yung-Kang Campus, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Bo-An
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Su
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liou Ying Campus, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Cheng-Yao
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liou Ying Campus, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Wen-Tsung
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liou Ying Campus, Tainan, Taiwan. cjt@mail.chimei.org.tw.
authors.forename: Chao-Jung
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Tsao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000209:etiology*; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous