Thyroid Function Testing

✍ Scribed by Stephen A. Huang, Luciana A. de Castro Neves (auth.), Gregory A. Brent (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer US
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 293
• Series: Thyroid Function Testing 28
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical practitioners across every clinical setting. Significant insights have been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid hormone metabolism that influence the selection and interpretation of thyroid function tests. Recent studies are summarized showing that genetic variations in key thyroid regulating genes may influence thyroid function tests. The basics of thyroid function measurements, approaches, limitations and clinical applications will be described for the major categories of thyroid function tests. Application of thyroid function testing to key clinical settings are discussed, including management of thyroid diseases. An approach to thyroid function testing in special groups is described, including infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, and the hospitalized patient.

The authors represent leaders in research and clinical practice from world class centers of excellence in medicine.

"In this volume, leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of a difficult and commonly encountered clinical challenge--how to interpret thyroid function test results. Ranging from fundamental genetics to both inpatient and outpatient environments, this book will be of enriching value to internists, pediatricians, endocrinologists and those studying thyroid physiology."

- Shlomo Melmed, M.D. Series Editor

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Thyroid Hormone Metabolism....Pages 1-20
Genetic Influences on Thyroid Function Tests....Pages 21-43
Influence of Iodine Deficiency and Excess on Thyroid Function Tests....Pages 45-69
Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Production and Measurement of Thyrotropin....Pages 71-84
Measurements of Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine....Pages 85-107
Thyroid Autoantibody Measurement....Pages 109-124
Thyroglobulin Measurement....Pages 125-153
Thyroid Function Testing in Ambulatory Practice....Pages 155-171
Assessing Thyroid Function in Infants and Children....Pages 173-185
Assessing Thyroid Function in Hospitalized Patients....Pages 187-207
Assessing Thyroid Function in Pregnancy....Pages 209-233
Assessing Thyroid Function in the Elderly....Pages 235-250
Influence of Drugs on Thyroid Function Tests....Pages 251-277
Back Matter....Pages 279-284

✦ Subjects

Endocrinology; Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine; Cardiology