Subclinical hypothyroidism: When to treat

[摘要] Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined by an elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level along witha normal free thyroxine (T4) level. Whether it should betreated remains controversial. Currently, the best practicalapproach is to base treatment decisions on the degreeof TSH elevation, thyroid autoimmunity, and associatedcomorbidities.

[学科分类] 卫生学