Thyroid Disorders in Older Adults

W. Edward Visser; Theo Visser; Robin Peeters

doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2013.02.008

Thyroid Disorders in Older Adults

W. Edward Visser, Theo Visser, Robin Peeters

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Abstract

This article summarizes the current literature about serum thyroid parameters and thyroid disease during aging. Changes in thyroid function tests may be part of the physiology of aging, after exclusion of confounding variables. Overt thyroid disease requires immediate treatment. Treatment of subclinical hyperthyroidism in the elderly can be advocated, while watchful waiting may be an appropriate approach for subclinical hypothyroidism.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)	287-+
Journal	Endocrinology & Metabolism Clinics of North America
Volume	42
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecl.2013.02.008
Publication status	Published - 2013

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