Decreased Expression of Ileal Thyroid Hormone Transporters in a Hypothyroid Patient: A Case Report

Decreased Expression of Ileal Thyroid Hormone Transporters in a Hypothyroid Patient: A Case Report

BackgroundMalabsorption of levothyroxine (LT4) is a common problem faced in clinical practice. It is usually solved, if there are no complexities including gastrointestinal absorption disorder, by taking medicines on an empty stomach and avoiding foods interfering with LT4. Herein we present a rare...

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Main Authors: Chae Won Chung, Eun Young Mo, Gyung Seo Jung, Yoo Hyung Kim, Sun Wook Cho, Do Joon Park, Jeong Mo Bae, Young Joo Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
hypothyroidism
thyroid hormone transporter
malabsorption of levothyroxine
immunohistochemistry
levothyroxine absorption test
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.664839/full

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