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    • Endocrinology
    • Genetics
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Resistance to thyroid hormones (RTH) affects 1 in 40,000-50,000 individuals.
    • Caused by TRβ gene mutations (85%) or unknown factors (15%).
    • Characterized by elevated thyroid hormones and non-suppressed TSH, with variable symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical presentation and diagnosis of RTH.
    • To discuss differential diagnoses, including drug effects and pituitary adenomas.
    • To explore current and emerging treatment strategies for RTH.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of RTH studies.
    • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and clinical manifestations.
    • Evaluation of therapeutic interventions, including novel analogues.

    Main Results:

    • RTH presents with mixed hypo- and hyperthyroid symptoms due to tissue resistance.
    • Differential diagnosis requires excluding common causes of elevated thyroid hormones.
    • Thyroidectomy is generally not recommended.

    Conclusions:

    • RTH management focuses on symptomatic relief and avoiding unnecessary surgery.
    • Thyroid hormone analogues show promise in normalizing thyroid parameters and reducing goiter.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for patient outcomes.