Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism followed by hyperthyroidism. Apropos of 2 new cases
Wilhelm, J.M.; Saraceni, O.; Kieffer, P.
Annales de Medecine Interne 147(5): 369-372
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-410X PMID: 9033742 Document Number: 466755
Amiodarone, an iodine-rich benzofuranic derivative, may often induce hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. We report two cases of complex dysthyroidism, in which hypothyroidism and then hyperthyroidism alternated: we recall five former observations found in the literature. Their nosologic position and pathophysiologic mechanisms are discussed.