Pseudohypothyroidism. Differentiation from true hypothyroidism.
Pseudohypothyroidism is a prevalent "non-disease" that represents an erroneous diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The error in diagnosis can be readily recognized, and unnecessary therapy with thyroid hormones--which are ineffective and potentially can induce harmful side effects--can be terminated. By recognizing that hypothyroidism is not the cause of the patient's complaints, the physician can pursue further investigation to elucidate the true cause.
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D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine