Hypothyroidism has been shown to occur in HIV disease. Thyroid function of patients affected by AIDS and leishmaniasis is unknown. Here we report the case of an AIDS advanced patient developing hypothyroidism during leishmaniasis. The thyroid disorder might have been caused by infiltration of the gland by Leishmania. An additive impact of HIV in thyroid function impairment is suggested.
Subclinical hypothyroidism in a patient affected by advanced AIDS and visceral leishmaniasis / R. Ranieri, A. Veronelli, C. Santambrogio, L. Colombo, A.E. Pontiroli. - In: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. - ISSN 0036-5548. - 37:11-12(2005), pp. 935-937.
Subclinical hypothyroidism in a patient affected by advanced AIDS and visceral leishmaniasis
A. Veronelli;A.E. Pontiroli
2005
Abstract
Hypothyroidism has been shown to occur in HIV disease. Thyroid function of patients affected by AIDS and leishmaniasis is unknown. Here we report the case of an AIDS advanced patient developing hypothyroidism during leishmaniasis. The thyroid disorder might have been caused by infiltration of the gland by Leishmania. An additive impact of HIV in thyroid function impairment is suggested.
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