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[Thyroid dysfunction in the elderly].

K V Mikkelsen1, K Andersen-Ranberg, L Hegedüs

  • 1Odense Universitetshospital, geriatrisk afdeling G. kirsten.mikkelsen@ouh.fyns-amt.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 26, 2001
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Thyroid dysfunction in the elderly presents subtly with non-specific symptoms. Early detection and biochemical monitoring are key, with specific treatment approaches for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in Denmark.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Thyroid dysfunction in the elderly often presents insidiously with non-specific symptoms.
  • Symptoms can be mistaken for normal aging or age-associated diseases.
  • Case finding and a low threshold for biochemical testing are recommended.

Purpose:

  • To outline the presentation and management of thyroid dysfunction in the elderly.
  • To highlight differences in thyroid disorder prevalence in Denmark.
  • To provide treatment recommendations based on thyroid hormone levels and autoantibodies.

Summary:

  • Thyroid dysfunction in the elderly is often subtle, requiring vigilant case finding. Hyperthyroidism is more common than hypothyroidism in Denmark, with subclinical hyperthyroidism typically resolving. Subclinical hypothyroidism has a progression rate of 2-3% annually, increasing to 5-10% with thyroid autoantibodies.

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  • Treatment strategies vary: hypothyroidism requires lower thyroxine doses and longer titration, while hyperthyroidism is initially managed with antithyroid drugs, often followed by radioiodine therapy.
  • Radioiodine therapy for nontoxic goitre is increasingly utilized in Denmark.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic strategies for elderly thyroid dysfunction.
    • Optimized treatment protocols tailored to elderly patients.
    • Enhanced understanding of thyroid disorder epidemiology in Denmark.