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Subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) is characterised by low levels of serum thyrotropin (TSH) with normal triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels. Treating SCH risks progression to overt hyperthyroidism and the true repercussions of treating endogenous SCH in elderly patients with SCH are unclear.

In this prospective study, Rosario concludes that appropriate treatment of elderly patients with endogenous SCH rarely results in progression to overt hyperthyroidism. Rosario, PW (2010), Clinical Endocrinology.

Read the full article at DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2009.03696.x

Natural history of subclinical hyperthyroidism

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