Endocrine Disorders: Evaluation and Management
Summary
- Abnormal thyroid function test results may occur in severe illness, including advanced AIDS
- Most common thyroid function pattern during nonthyroidal illness is reduced T3, elevated reverse T3, variable free T4, and relatively normal or decreased TSH
- Smaller increases in reverse T3 have been observed in patients with advanced AIDS[LoPresti 1989]
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Keywords: Endocrine Disorders