Central hypothyroidism

Central hypothyroidism

Central hypothyroidism is defined as hypothyroidism due to insufficient stimulation by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) of an otherwise normal thyroid gland. It has an estimated prevalence of approximately 1 in 80,000 to 1 in 120,000. It can be secondary hypothyroidism (pituitary) or tertiary hypot...

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Main Authors: Vishal Gupta, Marilyn Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Hypothyroidism
central hypothyroidism
secondary hypothyroidism
tertiary hypothyroidism
levothyroxine
hypopituitarism
panhypopituitarism
thyrotropin releasing hormone
thyroid stimulating hormone
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2011;volume=15;issue=6;spage=99;epage=106;aulast=Gupta

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