Hypothyroidism due to nephrotic syndrome: a notable clinical entity. 2022

Shuji Fukata, and Mitsuru Ito, and Mitsushige Nishikawa, and Toshihiko Kasahara, and Eijun Nishihara, and Takashi Akamiuzu, and Akira Miyauchi
Center for Excellence in Thyroid Care, Kuma Hospital, Kobe 650-0011, Japan.

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is characterized by massive urinary protein leakage and associated hypoproteinemia due to increased protein permeability caused by impaired renal glomerular connections. Although there have been several sporadic reports regarding the relationship between NS and thyroid dysfunction, a consensus has yet to be reached. The mechanism of hypothyroidism in NS is attributed to the loss of protein-bound thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine-binding globulin, transthyretin, and albumin, into the urine. Herein, we report four adults with hypothyroidism that developed or worsened due to the onset of NS. The patients' underlying thyroid status was post-total thyroidectomy with supplemental levothyroxine (L-T4) in two patients, hypothyroidism with supplemental L-T4 due to Hashimoto's disease in one patient, and Hashimoto's disease with normal thyroid function in one patient. Our results suggest that the presence of a reduced thyroid reserve may predispose patients to hypothyroidism in NS. We conclude that NS may cause or exacerbate hypothyroidism. In such cases, an NS assessment, including a urine test, is required.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007037 Hypothyroidism A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA. It may be primary or secondary due to other pituitary disease, or hypothalamic dysfunction. Central Hypothyroidism,Primary Hypothyroidism,Secondary Hypothyroidism,TSH Deficiency,Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiency,Central Hypothyroidisms,Deficiency, TSH,Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone,Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating,Hypothyroidism, Central,Hypothyroidism, Primary,Hypothyroidism, Secondary,Hypothyroidisms,Primary Hypothyroidisms,Secondary Hypothyroidisms,TSH Deficiencies,Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Deficiency,Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiencies
D009404 Nephrotic Syndrome A condition characterized by severe PROTEINURIA, greater than 3.5 g/day in an average adult. The substantial loss of protein in the urine results in complications such as HYPOPROTEINEMIA; generalized EDEMA; HYPERTENSION; and HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. Diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome generally cause chronic kidney dysfunction. Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome,Frequently Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome,Multi-Drug Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome,Pediatric Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome,Multi Drug Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome,Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid-Dependent,Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid-Resistant,Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid-Sensitive,Nephrotic Syndromes,Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome,Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndromes,Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndromes,Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndromes,Syndrome, Nephrotic,Syndrome, Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013974 Thyroxine The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. L-Thyroxine,Levothyroxine,T4 Thyroid Hormone,3,5,3',5'-Tetraiodothyronine,Berlthyrox,Dexnon,Eferox,Eltroxin,Eltroxine,Euthyrox,Eutirox,L-3,5,3',5'-Tetraiodothyronine,L-Thyrox,L-Thyroxin Henning,L-Thyroxin beta,L-Thyroxine Roche,Levo-T,Levothroid,Levothyroid,Levothyroxin Deladande,Levothyroxin Delalande,Levothyroxine Sodium,Levoxine,Levoxyl,Lévothyrox,Novothyral,Novothyrox,O-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl) 3,5-diiodo-L-tyrosine,O-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)-3,5-diiodotyrosine,Oroxine,Sodium Levothyroxine,Synthroid,Synthrox,Thevier,Thyrax,Thyroxin,Tiroidine,Tiroxina Leo,Unithroid,L Thyrox,L Thyroxin Henning,L Thyroxin beta,L Thyroxine,L Thyroxine Roche,Levo T,Thyroid Hormone, T4
D050031 Hashimoto Disease Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, characterized by the presence of high serum thyroid AUTOANTIBODIES; GOITER; and HYPOTHYROIDISM. Hashimoto's Disease,Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis,Hashimoto Struma,Hashimoto Thyroiditis,Hashimoto's Struma,Hashimoto's Syndrome,Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditides,Disease, Hashimoto,Disease, Hashimoto's,Hashimoto Syndrome,Hashimoto Thyroiditides,Hashimoto's Syndromes,Hashimotos Disease,Hashimotos Syndrome,Lymphocytic Thyroiditides, Chronic,Lymphocytic Thyroiditis, Chronic,Syndrome, Hashimoto's,Syndromes, Hashimoto's,Thyroiditides, Chronic Lymphocytic,Thyroiditides, Hashimoto,Thyroiditis, Chronic Lymphocytic,Thyroiditis, Hashimoto

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