Wilkie's syndrome caused by exogenous hyperthyroidism in a patient with primary autoimmune hypothyroidism: a case report and literature review

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https://doi.org/10.47892/rgp.2020.403.1129

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Síndrome de Wilkie, Síndrome de la arteria mesentérica superior, Obstrucción intestinal, Terapia nutricional

Abstract

Wilkie's syndrome or superior mesenteric artery syndrome is an unusual cause of proximal intestinal obstruction, primarily attributed to recent weight loss. We report the case of a 19-year-old woman comes to our clinic and reports weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Laboratory tests revealed anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and a
suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone secondary to levothyroxine. A barium swallow test showed gastric dilatation, delayed gastric emptying and an axial computed tomography revealed an aortomesenteric angle of 11.7°. Conservative management with total parenteral and enteral nutrition was initiated, being the first-line treatment. In refractory cases surgery is a safe and effective option.

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11/21/2020

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Cervantes Pérez E, Martínez-Soto Holguín MC, Diaz Juárez JP, Reyes Ramírez AL del C. Wilkie’s syndrome caused by exogenous hyperthyroidism in a patient with primary autoimmune hypothyroidism: a case report and literature review. Rev Gastroenterol Peru [nternet]. 2020 Nov. 21 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];40(3):274-7. vailable from: https://revistagastroperu.com/index.php/rgp/article/view/1129

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REPORTES DE CASOS