Atrial fibrillation associated with a thyroid stimulating hormone-secreting adenoma of the pituitary gland leading to a presentation of acute cardiac decompensation: a case report

Jyothis T George; Jonathan C Thow; Bruce Matthews; Maurice P Pye; Vijay Jayagopal

doi:10.1186/1752-1947-2-67

Atrial fibrillation associated with a thyroid stimulating hormone-secreting adenoma of the pituitary gland leading to a presentation of acute cardiac decompensation: a case report

Jyothis T George, Jonathan C Thow, Bruce Matthews, Maurice P Pye, Vijay Jayagopal

School of Regeneration and Repair

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Abstract

Hyperthyroidism is a well established cause of atrial fibrillation (AF). Thyroid Stimulating Hormone-secreting pituitary tumours are rare causes of pituitary hyperthyroidism. Whilst pituitary causes of hyperthyroidism are much less common than primary thyroid pathology, establishing a clear aetiology is critical in minimising complications and providing appropriate treatment. Measuring Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) alone to screen for hyperthyroidism may be insufficient to appropriately evaluate the thyroid status in such cases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	67
Journal	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Volume	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-67
Publication status	Published - 2008

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