Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease in a patient with a history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Kokturk, N.; Demir, N.; Demircan, S.; Memis, L.; Kurul, C.; Akyurek, N.; Turktas, H.
Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 47(4): 289-292
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-9343 PMID: 16255401 Document Number: 589770
Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD), a rapidly progressive and fatal disorder, is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension. We report the occurrence of PVOD in a female patient with Hasimoto's thyroiditis. This report emphasises that PVOD can co-exist with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and a high index of clinical suspicion is required to confirm the diagnosis of PVOD.