Open AccessSubclinical hypothyroidism or central hypothyroidism—The danger of thyroid function misinterpretation
Author(s) -
Anyiam Oluwaseun,
Cheung Billy,
Alsabbagh Samer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1694
Subject(s) - medicine , subclinical infection , central hypothyroidism , thyroid , thyroid function , thyroid function tests , adrenal insufficiency , thyroid disease , pediatrics , physiology , intensive care medicine , endocrinology
Key Clinical Message Correct interpretation of thyroid function tests is critical to providing appropriate care to patients with suspected thyroid disease. It is particularly important to distinguish central hypothyroidism from other types due to the potential of concurrent secondary adrenal insufficiency and thus the need for immediate steroid replacement prior to commencing thyroxine.