[Hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus: analysis of 10 African cases]. / Hyperthyroïdie et diabète sucré: analyse de 10 observations africaines.
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
; 60(1): 33-9, 1999 Mar.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10374013
This retrospective study of 10 patients with hyperthyroidisma and diabetes mellitus concerned 8 women and 2 men, aged from 15 to 77 years. The two disease developed at the same time in 8 cases. Diabetes mellitus occurred first in 2 cases. Common signs were loss of weight. Hyperthyroidism led to tachycardia at more than 100 bpm. Diarrhea was observed simultaneously in 2 cases and muscular weakness in 5. Goiter was found in 10 cases with a diffuse aspect. Graves' disease was diagnosed with exophthalmia in 9 cases and affected both eyes in 8. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones confirmed diagnosis in 8 cases. Diabetes was insulin-dependent in 3 cases and non-insulin dependent in the 7 others. IDDM patients (2 female and 1 male) were aged 15, 17 and 38. Keto acidosis was the first symptom in all cases. NIDDM patients (6 female and 1 male) were aged between 37 and 77.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Hyperthyroidism
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
France