Thyroid function tests of iodine deficiency goiter can mimic thyroid hormone resistance alpha.

Sabitha Sasidharan PillaiJose Bernardo Quintos

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2022)

Iodine deficiency goiter may present with low FT 4, elevated T3 and normal TSH mimicking thyroid hormone resistance alpha and should be considered in children on restrictive diet.

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