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    Cholestasis secondary to hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease : Report of one case
    (2020) Barra, M. I.; Olmos Borzone, Roberto Ignacio; Barrera Martínez, Francisco José; Mosso Gómez, Lorena; Domínguez Ruiz-Tagle, José Miguel
    Hyperthyroidism can induce elevation in several liver function tests including aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatases and, less frequently, serum bilirubin. These alterations are usually mild and asymptomatic. We report a 26 year-old male presenting with palpitations, progressive jaundice, choluria and generalized itching. Laboratory tests were compatible with hyperthyroidism and a mild elevation of bilirubin, alkaline phosphatases and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase. A liver biopsy showed portal hepatitis with canalicular cholestasis. The patient was treated temporarily with glucocorticoids, cholestyramine and betablockade. Thereafter, he was treated with radioactive iodine, after which serum bilirubin decreased steadily until normalization in ten weeks.