Increased serum creatinine associated with severe primary hypothyroidism

J Paediatr Child Health. 1996 Feb;32(1):73-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1996.tb01548.x.

Abstract

A case of myxoedema due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis associated with a significant increase in serum creatinine is reported. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy resulted in normalization of the serum biochemistry within 1 month.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Creatinine / blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myxedema / blood*
  • Myxedema / etiology
  • Myxedema / therapy
  • Thyroiditis / complications
  • Thyroxine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Creatinine
  • Thyroxine