Endocrinw II Flashcards
1
Q
What is the etiology of hypothyroidism?
A
decrease in thyroid function
surgery, radiotherapy, irradiation
Autoimmune: Hashimoto thyroiditis
Drugs: lithium, iodide, p-aminosalicylic acid
Iodine deficiency
congenital hypothyroidism
T3/T4 reduced incr TSH
