Severe thyrotoxicosis as initial presentation of gastric choriocarcinoma: a case report

Severe thyrotoxicosis as initial presentation of gastric choriocarcinoma: a case report

Abstract Background Extragonadal choriocarcinoma is rare and can be associated with hyperthyroidism when producing very high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin. Case presentation A 62-year-old Hispanic female presented with a 3-week history of shortness of breath, palpitations, extreme weakness,...

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Main Authors: Nicole M. Iñiguez-Ariza, Dalia Cuenca, Juvenal Franco-Granillo, Alberto Villalobos-Prieto, Janet Pineda-Díaz, Javier Baquera-Heredia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Hyperthyroidism
Paraneoplastic syndrome
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Germ cell tumor
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03343-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03343-5

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