title: An unusual case of hyperthyroidism associated with jaundice and hypercalcaemia.
abstract: A 51-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presented with a 3 month history of painless jaundice and significant weight loss and constipation. Laboratory values were consistent with hyperthyroidism, cholestatic jaundice and parathyroid hormone-independent hypercalcaemia. Three months after beginning of methimazole, euthyroidism was achieved and serum adjusted calcium, total and direct bilirubin levels were normal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. theeranut7326@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Theerawut
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Klangjareonchai
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D015431:Weight Loss