An unusual case of hyperthyroidism associated with jaundice and hypercalcaemia

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 May 8:2012:bcr1120115076. doi: 10.1136/bcr.11.2011.5076.

Abstract

A 51-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presented with a 3 month history of painless jaundice and significant weight loss and constipation. Laboratory values were consistent with hyperthyroidism, cholestatic jaundice and parathyroid hormone-independent hypercalcaemia. Three months after beginning of methimazole, euthyroidism was achieved and serum adjusted calcium, total and direct bilirubin levels were normal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications
  • Constipation / complications
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia / complications
  • Hypercalcemia / diagnosis*
  • Hypercalcemia / drug therapy
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Hyperthyroidism / drug therapy
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / complications
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / diagnosis*
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / drug therapy
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Weight Loss