Hyperthyroidism in a renal transplant recipient

Am J Nephrol. 1998;18(6):560-1. doi: 10.1159/000013408.

Abstract

We report a case of toxic multinodular goiter with severe symptomatic hyperthyroidism in a female diagnosed 5 months after successful renal transplantation. To our knowledge, this is the first well-documented case of hyperthyroidism in a renal transplant recipient that responded well to methimazole. Special attention should be made to the use of methimazole and the possible interaction with immunosuppressive drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Hyperthyroidism / drug therapy
  • Hyperthyroidism / etiology
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation* / adverse effects