Hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus: analysis of 10 African cases

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 tach...

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Published inAnnales d'endocrinologie Vol. 60; no. 1; p. 33
Main Authors Sidibé, E H, Dia, M, Toure-Sow, H, Sow, A M, Seck-Gassama, S M, Ndoye, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.03.1999
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diagnosis
Diarrhea
Female
Goiter - complications
Graves Disease - complications
Humans
Hyperthyroidism - complications
Hyperthyroidism - diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Weakness
Retrospective Studies
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0003-4266