A case of rheumatoid arthritis developed during the treatment of Graves' disease.
- Author:
Ji Hyun PARK
1
;
Wan Hee YOO
;
Tae Sun PARK
;
Hong Sun BACK
Author Information
1. Department of internal medicine, Chonbuk National University, Medical College, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thyroid disease;
Autoimmunity;
Graves' disease;
Arthritis;
Rheumatoid
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arthritis;
Arthritis, Rheumatoid*;
Autoimmunity;
Follow-Up Studies;
Graves Disease*;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Male;
Thyroid Diseases;
Thyroid Gland;
Thyroiditis
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2000;59(3):325-330
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The relationship between thyroid disease and rheumatic disorders has been the subject of considerable debate. Autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD), such as Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis are occasionally associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, Sj gren syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although the exact mechanism of this association is not well documented, genetic factor, immunologic defect, hormonal factor, drugs for treatment might contribute for it. There is a question of whether common factors are involved in the etiology of RA and thyroid disease, and controversy over whether an association between RA and ATD exists. The possibility of coexistent thyroid disease in patients with RA should be carefully considered throughout the course of follow-up. Recently, we experienced a 39-year-old male patient with RA during treatment of Graves' disease, and present the case here with brief review of literatures.
