Clinical Updates
Update on subclinical thyroid disease
Authors:
I Kavinga Gunawardane ,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, LK
About I Kavinga
Senior Registrar in Endocrinology
Noel Somasundaram
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, LK
About Noel
Consultant Endocrinologist
Abstract
Subclinical thyroid disease is commonly encountered now as more patients with vague, non-specific symptoms are being evaluated with ultra-sensitive, third generation TSH assays. The clinical significance of mild thyroid over-activity and under-activity is uncertain, which has led to controversy over the appropriateness of diagnostic testing and possible treatment. In this article, we discuss the definition, differential diagnoses, risks of progression, potential health outcomes and management of subclinical thyroid dysfunction.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sjdem.v3i2.6367
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism 2013; 3: 84-87
How to Cite:
Gunawardane, I.K. and Somasundaram, N., 2014. Update on subclinical thyroid disease. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, 3(2), pp.84–87. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sjdem.v3i2.6367
Published on
19 Jan 2014.
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