Hashimoto's pericarditis and thyroiditis. A case report
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pericarditis, constrictive pericarditis, thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease, pericardial effusionAbstract
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the serous layer that covers the heart. It can be associated with various diseases, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder characterized by hypothyroidism. In this context, increased pericardial fluid and excessive thickening of the wall can evolve into constrictive pericarditis. The case is presented of a 43-year-old male patient with a history of high blood pressure, who went to the hospital with fever (38 °C), general malaise and osteomyoarticular pain. Dengue was initially suspected, but studies revealed acute pericarditis. After treatment, he was discharged. Eight months later he presented a similar clinical picture, being diagnosed again with acute pericarditis with elements suggestive of underlying disease. He was admitted to the Internal Medicine ward, where after exhaustive evaluations, constrictive pericarditis secondary to Hashimoto's thyroiditis was confirmed. The case highlighted the importance of differential diagnosis in recurrent pericarditis.
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