The Clinical Chemistry and Pathologic Physiology of Thyroid Tissue

[摘要] Familial goiter with hypothyroidism can be subdivided into at least 8 groups and each appears to result from an inherited disorder at a specific stage in thyroid hormone synthesis, mobilization, or peripheral effect. At times, the intense hyperplasia which accompanies one of these disorders evolves into malignant disease. Criteria for diagnosis of each are presented.

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学