A Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated With Hyperthyroidism And Severe Retinopathy.
- Author:
Dong Jun PARK
1
;
Yoo Jin KIM
;
Sang Hun LEE
;
Chul Soo CHO
;
Ho Youn KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
autoimmune diseases
- MeSH:
Autoimmune Diseases;
Humans;
Hyperthyroidism*;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Rheumatic Diseases;
Thyroid Diseases;
Young Adult
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
1994;1(1):103-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease involving many organs. tt is likely that hyperthyroidism is also and autoimmune disease. Although thyroid disease has been associated with systemic rheumatic diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus is not commonly associated with hyperthyroidism. The case of 23 year-old, who had hyperthroidism and systemic lupus erythematosus is described, and the relationship of the two diseases is discussed.