Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Despite hypothyroidism being seen in patients with kidney disease, it is rarely the underlying cause. We present a rare case of chronic kidney disease (CKD) secondary to severe hypothyroidism that was totally reversed on commencement of Levothyroxine. The mechanism is multifactorial, and importantly involves the pre-renal and direct renal effects of thyroid hormones.Case report: A 37-year-old Caucasian male presented to the endocrine clinic...