Estrela Santos Mariana, Baptista Mariana, Reis Jorge, Moura Raquel, Resende Janine
Internal Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, PRT.
Cureus. 2025 Feb 5;17(2):e78588. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78588. eCollection 2025 Feb.
Acute pericarditis is an uncommon but significant complication of Graves' disease. This case report describes a 53-year-old female presenting with acute pericarditis in the context of newly diagnosed Graves' disease. The patient's clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment course, and outcome are discussed. We also provide a comprehensive review of the literature on pericarditis associated with Graves' disease, including its pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic approaches. This report highlights the importance of considering thyroid dysfunction in cases of idiopathic pericarditis, as prompt diagnosis and targeted treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
急性心包炎是格雷夫斯病一种罕见但严重的并发症。本病例报告描述了一名53岁女性,在新诊断的格雷夫斯病背景下出现急性心包炎。讨论了患者的临床表现、诊断评估、治疗过程及结果。我们还对与格雷夫斯病相关的心包炎的文献进行了全面综述,包括其病理生理学、临床特征、诊断挑战和治疗方法。本报告强调了在特发性心包炎病例中考虑甲状腺功能障碍的重要性,因为及时诊断和针对性治疗可显著改善预后。