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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
thyroid and sarcoidosis
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
thyroid and sarcoidosis
by davemax, Feb 05, 2008 12:53PM
I am a 44 yr.old female who was diagnosed with sarcoidosis last year. It was in my lungs, imflammation, nodes, etc. I have been off prednisone for 4 months, no EN, no more cough. My doctor said my chest xray looked good (previously had a cat scan). I went for my regular physical with my regular doctor and my liver enzymes were up; ast 60 alt 40 alkaline phosphate 128, these wer high last year as well. My doctor says my liver enzymes were always kind of high, even before being diagnosed with sarcoid. Now my doc wants me on synthroid for this and my triglycerides went up to 240? Is the sarcoid still in my body, perhaps in my liver, causing the high enzymes, low thyroid, etc...
Thank you.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Feb 06, 2008 06:21AM
, Feb 06, 2008 06:21AM
I did not see any thyroid labs in the post. Sarcoid is a rare cause of hypothyroidism. It can also infiltrate the liver. However fatty liver can cause same lab problems and is associated with high triglycerides.
Member Comments (2)
by davemax, Feb 06, 2008 07:33AM
To: Dr. Lupo
What should I look for in my labs for thryoid? do you know what could cause the fatty liver? could it be the sarcoid?
