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Thyroid Testing

A Clinical Approach

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Diseases of the Thyroid

Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology ((COE,volume 2))

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Abstract

Diseases of the thyroid are among the most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. These diseases are typically detected and managed based on results of thyroid function tests, the diversity and multiplicity of which can be confusing to some clinicians. Ongoing changes and laboratory pitfalls in thyroid related testing add to this complexity. Moreover, the recent introduction of sensitive laboratory tests have led to the detection of mild and early thyroid disorders. For these reasons, expertise is often needed to determine what tests to order and how to interpret them, bearing in mind that results can often be affected by concomitant diseases or medications. Finally, in 1996, cost considerations dictate that physicians be selective, ordering specific laboratory tests for specific disorders.

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  1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Lewis E. Braverman MD

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Kane, L.A., Gharib, H. (1997). Thyroid Testing. In: Braverman, L.E. (eds) Diseases of the Thyroid. Contemporary Endocrinology, vol 2. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2594-0_3

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