Pseudothyrotoxic myopathy: a complication of thionamide therapy in hyperthyroidism.
Journal Article
A hyperthyroid patient treated with methimazole for three weeks developed proximal muscle weakness, myalgia, arthralgia, and fever, and thyrotoxic myopathy was diagnosed. The signs and symptoms spontaneously abated when antithyroid medication was discontinued. This case identified a complication of thionamide treatment mimicking thyrotoxic myopathy and points to the therapeutic necessity of making such a differentiation.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Burch, WM
Published Date
- November 1, 1979
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 72 / 11
Start / End Page
- 1494 - 1495
PubMed ID
- 505096
Pubmed Central ID
- 505096
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0038-4348
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States