Thyrotoxic erythrocytosis

Khojasteh, A.; Perry, M.C.

Southern Medical Journal 75(3): 379-380

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348
PMID: 7063922
Document Number: 184335
Erythrocytosis in a woman with hyperthyroidism prompted evaluation for other causes of an elevated hematocrit level. No underlying cause was identified, and the erythrocytosis resolved as the thyroid status returned to normal. The possibility of thyrotoxicosis should be considered in a patient with an elevated hematocrit value.

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