Graves' disease as an uncommon cause of acute pericarditis. (25th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kortekaas, Kirsten; van der Lienden, Bas; Jong, Simone; Riezebos, Robert
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-04-25
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-203342
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Acute pericarditis is either dry, fibrinous or effusive, independent of its aetiology. A case is presented involving a 44-year-old man with acute pericarditis. The cause was established to be an aggravation of Graves' disease due to non-compliance with treatment. Pericarditis is an uncommon cardiac complication of Graves' disease and is associated with more recurrent episodes when not detected. Pharmacological treatment should include anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with treatment for hyperthyroidism. The specific pathophysiological link between the two conditions is still to be elucidated.