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Genetics and phenomics of inherited and sporadic non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 30 Jun 2010
Gozu Hulya Iliksu, Lublinghoff Julia, Bircan Rifat, Paschke Ralf
Abstract excerpt
TSH receptor (TSHR) germline mutations occur as activating mutations in familial non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism (FNAH) or sporadic non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism (SNAH). Up to date 17 constitutively activating TSHR mutations have been reported in 24 families with FNAH. The diagnosis of FNAH should be considered in cases with a positive family history, early onset of hyperthyroidism, goiter, absence of clinical...
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