title: [Diminished TSH level--an incidental finding].
abstract: Too-low a TSH level detected fortuitously during a routine examination should raise the suspicion of subclinical hyperthyroidism. The question as to whether treatment is required largely depends on the age of the patient and on his general state of health. If considered necessary, treatment is oriented to the guidelines for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik Innenstadt der Universität Munchen. roland.gaertner@med.uni-muenchen.de
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gärtner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012016:Reference Values; D012307:Risk Factors; D013967:Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D013972:Thyrotropin