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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Main Authors: Serena Khoo, Greta Lyons, Andrew Solomon, Susan Oddy, David Halsall, Krishna Chatterjee, Carla Moran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2020-02-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports