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KMID : 0356620110260030248
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Journal of Korean Society of Endocrinology
2011 Volume.26 No. 3 p.248 ~ p.252
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A Case of Ascites and Extensive Abdominal Distension Caused by Reversible Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Graves’ Disease
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Choi Byoung-Ho
Eom Young-Sil
Kim Sei-Hyun
Choi Hyun-Seok
Chung Wook-Jin
Lee Si-Hoon
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Abstract
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Patients with hyperthyroidism can develop left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure, but severe pulmonary hypertension association with hyperthyroidism is rarely seen. Herein, we describe the case of a 27-year-old female who presented with abdominal distension accompanied by pulmonary arterial hypertension and Graves’ disease. Her pulmonary arterial hypertension was improved by treating the hyperthyroidism and pulmonary artery hypertension. Additionally, the patient’s symptoms of right-side heart failure improved after pulmonary arterial pressure was reduced. Hyperthyroidism should be regarded as a reversible cause of associated pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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KEYWORD
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Graves’ disease, Pulmonary arterial hypertension
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