Abstract

Graves thyrotoxicosis rarely presents with painless jaundice resulting from hyperthyroidism-associated hepatotoxicity, without preexisting liver disease. Management in patients with this presentation is challenging, given that the thionamides, methimazole and propylthiouracil, have both been associated with drug-induced liver injury. Radioactive iodine ablation and thyroidectomy are well-established alternatives, but each have their associated risks and contraindications. We present an unusual case of severe hyperthyroidism-associated hepatotoxicity, in which adjuvant therapies, including glucocorticoids, saturated solution of potassium iodide, and cholestyramine, were used as a bridge to definitive therapy with thyroidectomy.

Details

Title
Rescue of Graves Thyrotoxicosis-Induced Cholestatic Liver Disease Without Antithyroid Drugs: A Case Report
Author
Yan, Lily D 1 ; Thomas, Dylan 2 ; Schwartz, Michael 1 ; Reich, Jason 3 ; Steenkamp, Devin 2 

 Departments of Internal Medicine 
 Endocrinology 
 Gastroenterology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02118 
Pages
231-236
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Mar 1, 2017
Publisher
Oxford University Press
e-ISSN
24721972
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3170617482
Copyright
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