Open AccessBiochemical pattern of thyroid function test and clinical impression of thyroid disorder in a rural tertiary health institution in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Ayodele Jimoh,
Muritala Segun Ghazal,
Adewoyin Babajide Adeleke,
Adebayo Adeniyi,
Idowu Adebara,
Fatai Olakunle Babalola,
Gbadebo Oladimeji Ajani,
Matthew Segun Agboola,
Olusegun Adesola Busari
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of african medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.433
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1596-3519
DOI - 10.4103/aam.aam_31_19
Subject(s) - medicine , thyroid function tests , test (biology) , thyroid , thyroid function , institution , paleontology , political science , law , biology
Thyroid disorders are one of the most common endocrine disorders seen globally. Diagnostic challenge may arise both clinically and biochemically because of the multiple function of thyroid hormones (THs). Request for thyroid function test (TFT s) may be based on clinical impression that may suggest thyroid dysfunction or obvious symptoms and signs that are diagnostic of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.