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Graves' disease thyroid dermopathy: a case report.
- Source :
- Journal of Medical Case Reports; 4/7/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-5, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Graves' disease is the autoimmune activation of the thyroid gland causing diffuse enlargement and hyperfunction of the gland. Manifestations of Graves' disease are multisystemic and include thyroid orbitopathy; pretibial myxedema, also referred to as thyroid dermopathy; and thyroid acropachy, described as a severe form of thyroid dermopathy. Our paper focuses on an atypical case of thyroid dermopathy. Case presentation: An 11-year-old Saudi male presented with a prominent diffuse goiter and exophthalmos. Investigations were consistent with a diagnosis of Graves' disease. The physical exam showed diffuse, non-pitting swelling of the ankle and penis, mimicking a lymphatic malformation. Further, multiple nodules were found on the hands and feet. Treatment of the nodules with cautery resulted in more severe nodules. Conclusion: This report describes rare presentations of thyroid dermopathy mimicking lymphatic malformation. The Koebner phenomenon can explain this patient's atypical presentations. Intralesional injections of triamcinolone and total thyroidectomy showed clear improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17521947
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176466855
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04462-x