Chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity: a perplexing association

Abstract Chronic urticaria has long been thought to be associated with autoimmune conditions, in particular autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). We detail an unusual case of a 49-year-old patient presenting with urticaria distributed on both shins and hands, with no known associated triggers, and subs...

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Published in:Oxford Medical Case Reports 2018-02, Vol.2018 (2), p.omx099
Main Authors: Selvendran, Subothini Sara, Aggarwal, Nikhil
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Chronic urticaria has long been thought to be associated with autoimmune conditions, in particular autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). We detail an unusual case of a 49-year-old patient presenting with urticaria distributed on both shins and hands, with no known associated triggers, and subsequently diagnosed with AITD. The urticaria resolved upon treatment of the AITD. We also summarize the currently postulated pathophysiological links between the two diseases. This case highlights that physicians should have a low threshold for investigating autoimmune conditions in cases of chronic urticaria, with particular attention given to AITD.
ISSN:2053-8855
2053-8855
DOI:10.1093/omcr/omx099