Hyperthyroidism associated with primary cirrhosis. Two case reports

Recenti Prog Med. 1989 Nov;80(11):582-3.

Abstract

Only a single case of Graves' disease has been reported so far in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC), whereas hypothyroidism is a rather common association. We report two cases of hyperthyroidism associated with PBC. A common pathogenic mechanism involving HLA II class antigens is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / complications*
  • Middle Aged