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ArticleJCEM case reports2025

Severe Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis in 2 Patients Who Required Plasmapheresis Before Thyroidectomy.

Morgane Ducarme, Jessika Scaillet, Mickaël De Cubber, Emmanuel Chasse

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Article in JCEM case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Morgane DucarmeDepartment of Endocrine Surgery, CH Epicura, Hornu 7301, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1437-2310
Jessika ScailletDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels 1070, Belgium.
Mickaël De CubberDepartment of Endocrine Surgery, CH Epicura, Hornu 7301, Belgium.
Emmanuel ChasseDepartment of Endocrine Surgery, CH Epicura, Hornu 7301, Belgium.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic medication known for its complex interplay with thyroid physiology. Its prolonged half-life can result in persistent effects on thyroid function even after discontinuation. Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) is a serious and challenging complication due to these lasting effects. We present the cases of 2 patients who developed AIT resistant to standard medical treatment. Both patients required plasmapheresis sessions to reduce circulating levels of tetraiodothyronine (T4) prior to undergoing total thyroidectomy. Plasmapheresis is an effective intervention that significantly decreases circulating thyroid hormone levels, thereby lowering surgical risks associated with severe cardiac complications linked to thyrotoxicosis.

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amiodaroneplasmapheresisthyroidectomythyrotoxicosis

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PMID40066252
PMCPMC11891438

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