Paraneoplastic Hyperthyroidism Secondary to a Chemotherapy-Induced Surge in ß-hCG in a Patient with Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor.
Hawaii J Health Soc Welf
; 83(2): 45-47, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Thyrotoxicosis as the presenting syndrome of an underlying ß-hCG-secreting malignancy is well described. It has been previously theorized, but not reported, that the surge of ß-hCG secondary to chemotherapy induction may inadvertently trigger thyrotoxicosis. After thorough review, this is the first documented case of such event in peer-reviewed medical literature published in the English language. This is a case of a 21-year-old male with stage IIIc non-seminomatous germ cell tumor who developed paraneoplastic hyperthyroidism within 4 days of the first cycle of chemotherapy. Management considerations are suggested based on this case and review of the literature.
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Tireotoxicose
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Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas
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Hipertireoidismo
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Antineoplásicos
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Hawaii J Health Soc Welf
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article