Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aims: Diffused endemic goiter (DEG) development is not always explained by increased TSH levels. Most DEG patients (pts) have normal TSH concentrations, with tendency to decreased T4 and normal or slightly elevated T3. In the present study levels of thyroid hormones (TH) in pts with various degrees of thyroid size (TS) and weak iodine deficiency (ID) were analyzed.Material and methods: In total DEG 137pts, aged 2–16 years were studied...