A case of amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism in a mild to moderate iodine deficiency area

Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti - Classe di Scienze Medico-Biologiche

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Roberto Vita¹  Salvatore Benvenga¹ 

[1] University of Messina,   Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

关键词: amiodarone;    hypothyroidism;    iodine;   

DOI  :  10.6092/1828-6550/APMB.105.2.2017.A6

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti

【 摘 要 】

Thyroid dysfunction associated to amiodarone treatment depends on iodine intake, as thyrotoxicosis occurs more frequently in iodine deficiency areas, whereas hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient areas. We present here a case of severe overt hypothyroidism induced by prolonged treatment with amiodarone for atrial fibrillation in a man living in a low iodine intake area. The case was managed with levothyroxine (LT4) replacement and amiodarone withdrawal. Euthyroidism was restored after two months, and atrial fibrillation has not relapsed to date.

【 授权许可】

CC BY