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ea0020p87 | Thyroid | ECE2009

Long-term exogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism is not associated with decrased bone mineral density in men with differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Colome Eulalia , Reverter Jordi L , Holgado Susana , Puig Rocio , Alonso Nuria , Sanmarti Anna

Objectives: To determine the effect on bone mineral density (BMD) of the sub clinical hyperthyroidism (SH) due to TSH-suppressive treatment with levothyroxine after thyroidectomy in men with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC).Materials and methods: Cross-sectional and retrospective study in 32 men (56±14 years) treated with levothyroxine for a minimum of 5 years, with TSH concentrations <0.05 mUI/ml and normal T3 levels in all determinations...