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ea0022p224 | Clinical case reports and clinical practice | ECE2010

Graves' disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, hypoparathyroidism: autoimmune polyglandular syndrome or coincidence?

Melcescu Eugen , Kemp Elizabeth H , Majithia Vikas , Vijayakumar Vani , Uwaifo Gabriel I , Koch Christian A

Data on coexisting GravesÂ’ disease (GD), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and hypoparathyroidism (hypop) are limited. Scanty case reports have described hypoparathyr or hypothyroidism (late complication) following external irradiation to the neck. The thyroid and parathyroid glands may be sensitive to the immunologic or irradiation damage.A 34-year old AA woman presented with tetanic-like cramps, easy skin bruising, fatigue, weight gain, nocturia...