Non-autoimmune subclinical hypothyroidism due to a mutation in TSH receptor: report on two brothers

Non-autoimmune subclinical hypothyroidism due to a mutation in TSH receptor: report on two brothers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is a condition characterized by a mild persistent thyroid failure. The main cause is represented by autoimmune thyroiditis, but mutations in genes encoding proteins involved in TSH pathway are thought to be responsible for SH, part...

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Main Authors: Cerbone Manuela, Agretti Patrizia, De Marco Giuseppina, Improda Nicola, Pignata Claudio, Santamaria Francesca, Tonacchera Massimo, Salerno Mariacarolina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Subclinical hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism
TSH receptor mutation
Growth
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/39/1/5

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