Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Thyroid hormones are essential for the adequate growth and development of the kidney and also target changes in glomerular and tubular functions and electrolyte and water homeostasis. Hyperthyroidism leads to an increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and renal blood flow with converse effects seen in hypothyroidism. In turn, the kidneys are responsible for the metabolism and elimination of thyroid hormones and thus renal disease can lead to s...