Ignored adult primary hypothyroidism presenting chiefly with persistent ovarian cysts: a need for increased awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ovarian cysts are a common cause for gynecological surgery. However, some cysts are a direct result of endocrine disorders and do not require surgery. This report describes an unusual case in which persistent ovarian cysts are associated with primary hypothyroidism in a young woman. The data were collected by history-taking, physical examination, laboratory tests, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and a histo-pathological study. In addition, the exons of the gene encoding the human follicle-stimulating hormone receptor were sequenced.

Discussion

The patient had markedly elevated levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone and an enlarged pituitary gland. After treatment with thyroid hormone replacement, regression of the enlarged pi

SUBMITTER: Shu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3184057 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature