Endocrine Abstracts

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...

Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an uncommon disease with characteristic clinical features. Co-existence of HT and SAT is very rare and diagnosis can be challenging.Case: A 42-year-old woman with HT and multinodular goitre under levothyroxine sodium (LT4) therapy admitted to internal medicine clinic with 1 month history of anterior neck pain radiating to jaw. Thyroid function ...