Open AccessCircadian and Stimulated Thyrotropin Secretion in Cranially Irradiated Adult Cancer Survivors
Author(s) -
Ken Darzy,
Stephen M. Shalet
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2005-1593
Subject(s) - euthyroid , nocturnal , context (archaeology) , medicine , circadian rhythm , endocrinology , basal (medicine) , trh stimulation test , hormone , biology , thyrotropin releasing hormone , paleontology , insulin
It has been claimed that with the use of the TRH test and knowledge of the nocturnal TSH surge, the diagnosis of so-called hidden central hypothyroidism might be uncovered in a substantial proportion of euthyroid cranially irradiated children.
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