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Thyroid dysfunction.

I D Hay1, G G Klee

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
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This review evaluates thyroid function tests for diagnosing thyroid dysfunction. It provides algorithms for hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, aiding clinical decision-making.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on appropriate thyroid function testing.
  • Various assays and interpretations exist, leading to clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available thyroid function tests.
  • To assess their utility in investigating suspected thyroid dysfunction.
  • To provide diagnostic algorithms for hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of thyroid function tests.
  • Evaluation of screening and secondary diagnostic tests.
  • Analysis of current controversies in thyroid hormone assays.
  • Development of diagnostic algorithms.

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Main Results:

  • Discussion of the roles of various thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroid hormone assays.
  • Presentation of evidence-based algorithms for diagnosing hypothyroidism.
  • Presentation of evidence-based algorithms for diagnosing thyrotoxicosis.

Conclusions:

  • Appropriate selection and interpretation of thyroid function tests are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • The provided algorithms can guide clinicians in managing suspected thyroid dysfunction.
  • Further research may clarify ongoing controversies in thyroid assay methodologies.