Open Access<p>Biochemical and Ultrasound Characteristics of Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients in North of Jordan: Who Was Treated?</p>
Author(s) -
Nesreen Saadeh,
Rami Saadeh,
Liqa A. Rousan,
Dalia Rawashdeh,
Abdullah Obeidat,
Abdullah M. Saadeh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s252114
Subject(s) - medicine , subclinical infection , thyroid peroxidase , ultrasound , thyroid , thyroid function , ultrasonography , retrospective cohort study , thyroid function tests , gastroenterology , pediatrics , surgery , radiology
Early diagnosis and management of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) are important to avoid the risk of developing overt hypothyroidism. This study aimed to evaluate patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), in regard to their biochemical characteristics, and ultrasound features, and factors associated with initiating treatment for this condition.