COVID-19 and Thyroid Illness

Hina Latif; Adil Iqbal; Nasir Farooq; Rabia Rathore

Author(s)

Hina Latif Department of Medicine,KEMU, Lahore,Pakistan

Adil Iqbal Department of Medicine,KEMU, Lahore,Pakistan

Nasir Farooq Department of Medicine,KEMU, Lahore,Pakistan

Rabia Rathore Department of Medicine,KEMU, Lahore,Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: We present a case series of three cases of thyroid dysfunction such as Hashimoto thyroiditis, Graves' disease and sub acute thyroiditis presenting in few weeks after resolution of acute phase of COVID -19 infection in patients with no prior thyroid disease. Physicians should be acquainted with possible relationship of COVID-19 and thyroid dysfunction. Methods: We discuss clinical manifestation, diagnostic evaluation and ensuing management and follow-up in each patient having thyroid dysfunction after getting positive for covid-19. Conclusion: The temporal relationship highlights the association of different forms of thyroid dysfunction with COVID19 calling for further research to clarify the connections and answers to many questions.

Publication Details

Page(s) 216-219

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Year: 2022

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Keywords

COVID-19, Subacute Thyroiditis, thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Covid-19, Graves' disease, various non-thyroidal illness syndrome