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ea0073aep731 | Thyroid | ECE2021

Hypothyroidism in the elderly: clinical and therapeutic aspects

Kacem Faten Hadj , AbdelMouhaymen Missaoui , Cherifa Fourati , Hana Charfi , Salah Dhoha Ben , Fatma Mnif , Nadia Charfi , Mouna Mnif , Nabila Mejdoub , Mouna Elleuch , Abid Mohamed

Introduction Hypothyroidism (HT) is widespread in all age groups particularly within the increasing elderly population while its diagnosis is challenging owing to extremely varied and atypical symptoms. The objective of this study is to outline the clinical and biochemical features of HT and determine its main etiologies in a geriatric population. Methods We reviewed the medical charts of 53 patients aged 65 ...