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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
t3, t4, tsh
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 01, 2008 06:18AM
, Oct 01, 2008 06:18AM
This looks like a developing (yet mild) subclinical hypothyroidism -- if is has been going up every three months, it is likely a progressive thyroid problem. Hashimoto's thyroiditis would be the most common explanation. Would see a pediatric endo. At this point the numbers are slightly abnormal (provided that the T3 of 446 is in the reference range for that lab) and should not be putting him at any significant health risk, but he needs evaluation to help prevent worsening.
Member Comments (2)
by estrelinha, Sep 30, 2008 03:51PM
You must check for thyroid antibodies (anti-Tg and TPO), possible cause can be thyroid autoimmune disease (Hashimoto) . Your son must go to a Pediatric Endocrinologist to evaluate he's symptoms/analyses/thyroid.
