Tuberc Respir Dis.  1995 Apr;42(2):238-243.

A Case of Sleep Apnea Syndrome due to Primary Hypothyroidism

• Wie SH
• Kim SW
• Choi YM
• Lee SY
• Moon HS
• Song JS

Abstract

Sleep Apnea Syndrome is characterized by hypersomnolence, snoring, and sleep apnea. The symptoms of hypothyroidism include apathy, somnolence, lethargy, personality change, and intellectual deterioration and may be related to hypothyroid-related sleep disorders. Central, obstructive, and mixed patterns of sleep apnea may be observed in hypothyroidism. A 60-yr-old man was admitted due to hypersomnolence, snoring and generalized edema. Polysomnogram showed obstructive pattern of sleep apnea syndrome. Neck CT scan revealed narrowing of upper airway which is consistent with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Physical examination and hormonal study also disclosed the evidence of hypothyroidism. We report a case of sleep apnea syndrome due to primary hypothyroidism with review of literatures.

Keyword

Sleep apnea; Polysomnogram; Hypothyroidism

MeSH Terms

Apathy
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence
Edema
Hypothyroidism*
Lethargy
Neck
Physical Examination
Polysomnography
Sleep Apnea Syndromes*
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Sleep Wake Disorders
Snoring
Tomography, X-Ray Computed