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A Novel Mutation in THRA Gene Associated With an Atypical Phenotype of Resistance to Thyroid Hormone.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2015
Espiard Stéphanie, Savagner Frédérique, Flamant Frédéric, Vlaeminck-Guillem Virginie, Guyot Romain, Munier Mathilde, d'Herbomez Michele, Bourguet William, Pinto Graziella, Rose Christian, Rodien Patrice, Wémeau Jean-Louis
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CONTEXT: RTHα is a recently discovered resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) due to mutation of THRA, the gene encoding TRα1, the thyroid hormone receptor. It has been described in a few patients with growth retardation, short stature, and a low free T4/free T3 (FT4/FT3) ratio. OBJECTIVE: A 27-year-old patient presenting with dwarfism and a low FT4/FT3 ratio was investigated. DESIGN: Clinical, biochemical, and...
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