Hoffman syndrome as a presentation of hypothyroidism. Case report

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Hoffman syndrome, hypothyroidism, myopathy

Abstract

Introduction: Primary hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disease. It presents with many clinical manifestations, including proximal symmetrical weakness and muscle hypertrophy, symptoms observed in only 10% of cases, making differential diagnosis vital.
Patient information: A 53-year-old patient presented with progressive proximal muscle weakness, myalgia, bradylalia, and drowsiness. During her admission, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and hypothyroid myopathy as an adult presentation.
Conclusions: This case is a characteristic example of Hoffmann syndrome, presenting with an endocrine disorder caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones in conjunction with the clinical picture demonstrating hypothyroidism.

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Jaime Anibal Lorenzo Benavides, General Hospital 17 September, Sumbe, Cuanza Sul, Angola.

Specialist in Internal Medicine

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2025-06-01

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Lorenzo Benavides JA. Hoffman syndrome as a presentation of hypothyroidism. Case report. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1 [cited 2025 Jul. 1];19(1):e2058. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/e2058

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