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Thymic hyperplasia. A clue to the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism

  • B. Fyfe
  • , F. Dominguez
  • , R. J. Poppiti

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Abstract

The association of simultaneous abnormalities of the thyroid and thymus is well documented, particularly in the case of Graves' disease. We present a case of a natural death following thyroid storm in which marked thymic hyperplasia was present. This finding can be helpful in determining the cause of death.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)257-260
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

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