Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionThe term factitious thyrotoxicosis is defined as an excess of thyroid hormone in the body caused by the ingestion of exogenous thyroid hormone. It can be intentional, usually in patients with psychiatric disorders, or accidentally. Another possible cause is the inappropriate use of thyroid hormone for the treatment of obesity, depression or infertility.Case reportWe present the case of a 32-year-o...