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ea0037ep1260 | Clinical Cases–Thyroid/Other | ECE2015

Hypercoagulable state: an evidence of linkage with hyperthyroidism

Sherpa Kunjang , Maskey Robin , Karki Prahlad , Mishra Deebya Raj , Peeyush Denish , Pandey Naveen

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is not a widely recognised association with Venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, Several previous studies suggest that hyperthyroidism represent a potential hypercoagulable and hypofibrinolytic state, which may contribute to the increased risk of thromboembolism.Case report: A 39-year-old lady presented with Swelling over bilateral lower limbs for 1 month, Palpitation for 1 month. She had history of swelling over neck for ...