Journal article
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease in Hospitalized Patients: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The optimal approach for the diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in hospitalized patients is controversial.
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disease among inpatients, review the usefulness of clinical signs and symptoms, and elucidate the characteristics of the sensitive thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone) (sTSH) test in this population.
Authors
Attia J; Margetts P; Guyatt G
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 159, No. 7, pp. 658–665
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 12, 1999
DOI
10.1001/archinte.159.7.658
ISSN
2168-6106