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Hypothyroidism - secondary |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Pituitary hypothyroidism |
| Symptoms: |
Early symptoms:
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| Signs and tests: |
| A physical exam usually reveals a small thyroid gland. Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) reveal a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and low temperature. A chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged heart. Laboratory tests to determine thyroid function include:
Additional laboratory abnormalities may include:
Imaging will include an MRI of the pituitary to look for a tumor. |
Primary and secondary hypothyroidism |
Thyroid gland |
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