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ea0041ep1034 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016

Abnormal thyroid function tests following thyroidectomy

Serap Yalin A. , Turemen Erdem , Biyikli Mithat , Erdemir Ayhan , Kucukercan Inci , Cakmakci Metin

Introduction: Permanent hypothyroidism is a common side effect of thyroidectomy. Thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) deficiency is characterized with low total thyroid hormones (TH) in the presence of normal free THs and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).Case report: A previously healthy 37-year-old man underwent annual health check-up. Thyroid US revealed a 24×14×19 mm isoechoic solid nodule in the left lobe. TSH was 1.4 (0.27–4.2 μIU/m...