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An identical neo-mutation in the thyroid hormone receptor beta gene (A317T) in 2 unrelated Thai families with resistance to thyroid hormone.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - 1 Feb 2000
Sunthornthepvarakul T, Jaruratanasirikul S, Likitmaskul S, Angsusingha K, Ngowngarmratana S
Abstract excerpt
We reported two unrelated Thai girls with resistance to thyroid hormone. The affected patients presented with goiter and no other stigmata of hyperthyroidism. Their serum T4, T3, free T4 and free T3 concentrations were high and they had normal levels of TSH. The affected girl in family 1 was treated with an antithyroid drug for 1-9/12 years. The affected girl in family 2 was only observed her thyroid function...
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