What caused this case of asymptomatic hyperthyroidism?
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VOL 58, NO 4 / APRIL 2009 203 www.jfponline.com stimulating hormone (TSH) test to rule out hypothyroidism. The test showed a TSH of 0.2 mIU/L (normal range is 0.35-5.0 mIU/L). Her physician ordered retesting a week later and this time, Mary’s TSH was normal (1.99 mIU/L). The laboratory report also showed elevated free triiodothyronine (T3) of 8.1 pmol/L (normal range 2.6-5.7 pmol/L) and free thyroxine (T4) >70 pmol/L (normal, 10-20 pmol/L); negative antithyroid peroxidase and antithyroglobulin antibodies; normal complete blood count, calcium, and alkaline phosphatase; and low levels of thyroglobulin. The patient had no symptoms and no personal or family history of thyroid disease. She also denied taking thyroid medications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of family practice
دوره 58 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009