| Literature DB >> 3256811 |
T Beringer1, B McClements, I Weir, D Gilmore, L Kennedy.
Abstract
Two cases of primary hypothyroidism with hypopituitarism in elderly patients are reported. The elevated levels of thyroid stimulating hormone led to delay in the recognition of accompanying pituitary failure. Elderly patients should not be commenced on thyroxine replacement therapy until the possibility of hypopituitarism and cortisol deficiency has been excluded.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID： 3256811 PMCID： PMC2429105 DOI： 10.1136/pgmj.64.758.943
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN： 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401