Endocrine Disorders: Evaluation and Management

  • Author: Todd T. Brown, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 11/14/16 (What's New)

Summary

  • SCH is characterized by mildly elevated thyrotropin (TSH), with normal free thyroxine concentrations and either absent or mild nonspecific symptoms
  • SCH is common among HIV-infected populations, especially those receiving ART, with prevalence ranging from 3.5% to 12.2%[Beltran 2003; Madeddu 2006; Calza 2002; Grappin 2000; Collazos 2003]
  • If laboratory testing suggests SCH, TSH should be measured again after 3 months

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Keywords: Endocrine Disorders

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