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Introduction <p>Graves’ disease (GD) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are two autoimmune disorders well known for their co-existence. Shared genetic susceptibility loci are being increasingly identified, confirming the causal bidirectional association between the two.</p> Case Presentation <p>A young woman presented with chronic hyperthyroid symptoms, anemia, goiter, respiratory distress, and recent-onset rheumatism. Diagnostic evaluation confirmed Graves’ disease and systemic lupus erythematosus. Pulmonary hypertension detected on echocardiography likely reflected the interplay of both conditions. Significant fetal and embryonic mortality raised suspicion of antiphospholipid syndrome, supported by positive antiphospholipid antibodies, while primary adrenal insufficiency was also considered. She was managed with antithyroid medication, steroids, and supportive therapy. This case is notable for the coexistence of multiple autoimmune disorders of both rheumatologic and endocrine origin in a single patient.</p> Conclusion <p>Although the patient tragically died, the goal here was to reinforce the idea that autoimmune disorders are complex, revealing themselves in various forms. Scouting for comorbidities and adapting a holistic treatment approach is prudent when dealing with these ailments. The social and financial dilemmas leading to noncompliance with treatment and its detrimental effects are also highlighted.</p>

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Rheumatic Disorders and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Common Co-occurrence with an Unusual Presentation

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    2025年10月16日

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  • Tehreem Manzoor,
  • Aiman Ali,
  • Rida Masood,
  • Syed Muhammad Kashif,
  • Muhammad Tanveer Alam

摘要

Introduction

Graves’ disease (GD) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are two autoimmune disorders well known for their co-existence. Shared genetic susceptibility loci are being increasingly identified, confirming the causal bidirectional association between the two.

Case Presentation

A young woman presented with chronic hyperthyroid symptoms, anemia, goiter, respiratory distress, and recent-onset rheumatism. Diagnostic evaluation confirmed Graves’ disease and systemic lupus erythematosus. Pulmonary hypertension detected on echocardiography likely reflected the interplay of both conditions. Significant fetal and embryonic mortality raised suspicion of antiphospholipid syndrome, supported by positive antiphospholipid antibodies, while primary adrenal insufficiency was also considered. She was managed with antithyroid medication, steroids, and supportive therapy. This case is notable for the coexistence of multiple autoimmune disorders of both rheumatologic and endocrine origin in a single patient.

Conclusion

Although the patient tragically died, the goal here was to reinforce the idea that autoimmune disorders are complex, revealing themselves in various forms. Scouting for comorbidities and adapting a holistic treatment approach is prudent when dealing with these ailments. The social and financial dilemmas leading to noncompliance with treatment and its detrimental effects are also highlighted.