Open AccessLiver dysfunction associated with hyperthyroidism: Lessons from 2 Case reports
Author(s) -
OpokuAkyeampong Nana Akua Afra Saarah,
AgyeiNkansah Adwoa,
Yorke Ernest
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4067
Subject(s) - medicine , jaundice , elevated liver enzymes , liver dysfunction , hepatic dysfunction , liver enzyme , gastroenterology , intensive care medicine , pregnancy , genetics , biology
Hyperthyroidism may impact liver biochemistry negatively. Clinicians need a high index of suspicion in patients presenting with unexplained deranged liver enzymes or jaundice. Timely initiation of thionamides portends good prognosis.