Publications by authors named "Satoshi Monno"
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- Thyroid storm (TS) is a serious condition that arises from untreated hyperthyroidism, often leading to heart-related issues, including a rare form of heart failure known as dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- A 31-year-old woman with worsening shortness of breath and rapid heart rate was ultimately found to have TS caused by undiagnosed Graves' disease, which contributed to her severe heart dysfunction and respiratory failure.
- The administration of amiodarone, typically used for heart arrhythmias, unexpectedly improved her thyroid condition, leading to her recovery and a successful thyroidectomy afterward.
A 39-year-old Japanese woman presented with typical clinical symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, including amenorrhea and hirsutism, for 2 years. The results of her initial endocrine evaluation were consistent with ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome due to bilateral adrenal masses (diameters of 3.1 cm and 2.
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