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Document Details : Title: Dysphagia as a primary manifestation of hyperthyroidism Author(s): GULDIKEN B, GULDIKEN S, TURGUT N, YUCE M, ARIKAN E, TUGRUL A Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 61 Issue: 1 Date: 2006 Pages: 35-37 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.61.1.1002671 Abstract : Myopathy effecting mainly skeletal muscles of the limbs are frequently seen in hyperthyroidism. Bulbar muscles are sometimes involved, too, causing dysphagia, nasal speech, and aspiration. We report a 70-year-old woman with severe dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. Clinical examination and laboratory tests showed an underlying Graves’ disease. Her dysphagia improved dramatically by antithyroid therapy. Considering its excellent response to medical therapy, hyperthyroidism - being a very rare factor - is well-worth to remember for the unexplained dysphagia cases. |
