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Interferon-Induced Hyperthyroidism

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

    Paul Aoun (Chief Resident)

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    Terry F. Davies

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Aoun, P., Cooper, D.S. (2008). Interferon-Induced Hyperthyroidism. In: Davies, T.F. (eds) A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology. Contemporary Endocrinology™. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-103-5_5

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