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Reversible hyperthyroidism and cardiomyopathy caused by consumption of iodocasein.

Abstract
We report the case of a 52-year-old woman with recent diagnosis of acute myocarditis and pericarditis, admitted for fever, tachycardia, and dyspnea upon exertion. Hematochemical parameters and instrumental examinations suggested iatrogenic hyperthyroidism and secondary dilated cardiomyopathy. Although gathering information about the medication used at home was initially difficult because of the patient's refusal to cooperate, she ended up by disclosing the regular assumption of an iodocasein drug. A complete and stable regression of the clinical picture was reached by suspending the iodine derivative and using cardiovascular drugs.
AuthorsP Donegà, M Gallerani, G B Vigna, R Fellin
JournalThe American journal of the medical sciences (Am J Med Sci) Vol. 320 Issue 2 Pg. 148-50 (Aug 2000) ISSN: 0002-9629 [Print] United States
PMID10981492 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Caseins
  • Iodoproteins
  • thyroactive iodinated casein
Topics
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
  • Caseins (adverse effects)
  • Depression (complications, diagnosis)
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders (complications, diagnosis)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism (chemically induced, complications, diagnosis)
  • Iodoproteins (adverse effects)
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocarditis (chemically induced, diagnosis, therapy)
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Thyroid Gland (diagnostic imaging)

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