A Case of Ascites and Extensive Abdominal Distension Caused by Reversible Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Graves' Disease.
10.3803/EnM.2011.26.3.248
- Author:
Byoungho CHOI
1
;
Young Sil EOM
;
Sei Hyun KIM
;
Hyun Seok CHOI
;
Wook Jin CHUNG
;
Sihoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. shleemd@gachon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Graves' disease;
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arterial Pressure;
Ascites;
Female;
Graves Disease;
Heart Failure;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Hypertension, Pulmonary;
Hyperthyroidism;
Pulmonary Artery;
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
- From:Endocrinology and Metabolism
2011;26(3):248-252
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Patients with hyperthyroidism can develop left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure, but severe pulmonary hypertension association with hyperthyroidism is rarely seen. Herein, we describe the case of a 27-year-old female who presented with abdominal distension accompanied by pulmonary arterial hypertension and Graves' disease. Her pulmonary arterial hypertension was improved by treating the hyperthyroidism and pulmonary artery hypertension. Additionally, the patient's symptoms of right-side heart failure improved after pulmonary arterial pressure was reduced. Hyperthyroidism should be regarded as a reversible cause of associated pulmonary arterial hypertension.
