Sarcoidosis of the thyroid gland associated with hyperthyroidism: review of the literature and report of two peculiar cases

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas that rarely involve the thyroid gland. Thyroid sarcoidosis has seldom been documented, and few cases have so far been described in association with hyperthyroidism. Here, we review the literature on this association, report...

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Published in:Journal of endocrinological investigation 2006-10, Vol.29 (9), p.834-839
Main Authors: Papi, G, Briganti, F, Artioli, F, Cavazza, A, Carapezzi, C, Roggeri, A, Baldoni, C, Carani, C, Chiarini, V, Roti, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - complications
Hyperthyroidism - diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism - pathology
Literature reviews
Male
Middle Aged
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis - complications
Sarcoidosis - diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - pathology
Thyroid
Thyroid Diseases - complications
Thyroid Diseases - diagnosis
Thyroid Diseases - pathology
Thyroid Gland - pathology
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Summary:Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas that rarely involve the thyroid gland. Thyroid sarcoidosis has seldom been documented, and few cases have so far been described in association with hyperthyroidism. Here, we review the literature on this association, report two patients presenting with hyperthyroidism and histologically-proven sarcoidosis, and discuss related clinical, biochemical, pathological and genetic findings.
ISSN:0391-4097
1720-8386
DOI:10.1007/BF03347380