Borderline thyroid function tests: so easy to look at, so hard to define

Ann Clin Biochem. 2006 Jan;43(Pt 1):77-9. doi: 10.1258/000456306775141669.

Abstract

Thyroid function tests are the most commonly requested endocrine investigations in both primary and secondary care. Attention to detail is vital, as the appropriate interpretation may point to conditions other than thyroid disease itself. We describe two cases of hypopituitarism masquerading as borderline thyroid function tests.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopituitarism / blood
  • Hypopituitarism / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Thyroid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Thyroid Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Thyroid Function Tests
  • Thyroid Gland / physiology*
  • Thyroid Gland / physiopathology*