Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy
Vitiligo in association with autoimmune endocrine disorders, especially with hypothyroidism, is not uncommon. Some amount of pericardial effusion is usually present in long-standing/untreated hypothyroidism. Here we describe the case of young male with, long-standing progressive vitiligo, presenting...
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doaj-4d93ca345ed74ef99b39a1993d2a32a22020-11-24T22:53:17ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism2230-82102230-95002012-01-0116346346510.4103/2230-8210.95715Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathyYashdeep GuptaAriachery C AmminiVitiligo in association with autoimmune endocrine disorders, especially with hypothyroidism, is not uncommon. Some amount of pericardial effusion is usually present in long-standing/untreated hypothyroidism. Here we describe the case of young male with, long-standing progressive vitiligo, presenting with congestive cardiac failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy and primary hypothyroidism. Cardiac dysfunction progressively improved with thyroid hormone replacement over a period of 2 years.http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2012;volume=16;issue=3;spage=463;epage=465;aulast=GuptaHypothyroidismcardiomyopathyvitiligo |
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Yashdeep Gupta Ariachery C Ammini Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Hypothyroidism cardiomyopathy vitiligo |
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Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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Vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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vitiligo, hypothyroidism and cardiomyopathy |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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2230-8210 2230-9500 |
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2012-01-01 |
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Vitiligo in association with autoimmune endocrine disorders, especially with hypothyroidism, is not uncommon. Some amount of pericardial effusion is usually present in long-standing/untreated hypothyroidism. Here we describe the case of young male with, long-standing progressive vitiligo, presenting with congestive cardiac failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy and primary hypothyroidism. Cardiac dysfunction progressively improved with thyroid hormone replacement over a period of 2 years. |
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Hypothyroidism cardiomyopathy vitiligo |
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