Familial dysalbuminemic hyperthyroxinemia confounding management of coexistent autoimmune thyroid disease
Familial dysalbuminemic hyperthyroxinemia (FDH) is a cause of discordant thyroid function tests (TFTs), due to interference in free T4 assays, caused by the mutant albumin. The coexistence of thyroid disease and FDH can further complicate diagnosis and potentially result in inappropriate management....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2020-02-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |