Spontaneous Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Patients Older than 55 Years: An Analysis of Natural Course and Risk Factors for the Development of Overt Thyroid Failure

J. Díez, Juan; Iglesias, Pedro

doi:10.1210/jc.2003-032061

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Spontaneous Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Patients Older than 55 Years: An Analysis of Natural Course and Risk Factors for the Development of Overt Thyroid Failure

Published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism • Oct 1, 2004

Authors:

Juan J. Díez

Pedro Iglesias

Abstract

We aimed to analyze the natural course of subclinical hypothyroidism, quantify the incidence rate of overt hypothyroidism, and evaluate the risk factors for the development of definitive thyroid failure in elderly patients. One hundred seven patients (93 women and 14 men) over age 55 yr with subclin...

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Subclinical infection

Medicine

Internal medicine

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