Transient thyrotoxicosis as an initial presentation of rheumatoid arthritis: a case report

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Authors

Fadi Makdsi · University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Michael Brit · University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Abstract

When patients with rheumatoid arthritis present with numerous "extra articular" and constitutional symptoms, evaluation of thyroid disorder with thyroid function test should be considered to help establish the correct diagnosis.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cases Journal

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 7310-7310

DOI: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-7310

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