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The first case of association between postpartum thyroiditis and thyroid hormone resistance in an Italian patient showing a novel p.V283A THRB mutation.
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - 1 Apr 2013
Paragliola Rosa Maria, Concolino Paola, De Rosa Annapina, Mello Enrica, Zuppi Cecilia, Pontecorvi Alfredo, Capoluongo Ettore, Corsello Salvatore Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is characterized by the development of postpartum thyroid dysfunction, which may occur up to 12 months after delivery. The syndrome usually presents with transient thyrotoxicosis, followed by transient hypothyroidism. The association of this condition with resistance to thyroid hormones (RTH) has never been described. PATIENT FINDINGS: In this report, we describe a...
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