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ea0049ep1283 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

A case of levothyroxine tablet malabsorption associated with gastric neuroendocrine tumour corrected with gel capsule formulation

Boskovic Olivera , Lazovic Ranko , Smolovic Brigita , Hasanbegovic Mirha

Multiple dose adjustments can sometimes be inefficient in reaching eumetabolic state in patients with hypothyroidism treated by levothyroxine sodium tablets. We report a case of 44-year-old female who has been on levothyroxine sodium tablet replacement therapy since 2004 without ever reaching eumetabolic state, presented as outpatient one year ago. As sellar MRI ruled out pituitary adenoma, investigation targeting malabsorption was initiated. Antibodies to gliadin and transglu...