Association between Giant Cell Arteritis and Hyperthyroidism: An Unusual Case Report from Madagascar

ABSTRACT:

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), formerly known as Horton Disease associated to the hyperthyroidism has been rarely reported. In this paper, we aimed to discuss a case that illustrating such association. The case consisted of 70-year-old woman who complained a sudden diffuse vision loss in the left eye since a week. Laboratory test showed hyperthyroidism. The cerebral CT-scan without contrast media revealed left ischemic stroke complicated by left choroidopathy. GCA and hyperthyroidism are considered independent and their coexistence was attributed to independent processes related to ischemic stroke.

KEYWORDS:

Giant Cell Arteritis, Hyperthyroidism, Morbidity association, Madagascar

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