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Hyperthyroidism due to a thyrotropin secreting pituitary adenoma

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A case of hyperthyroidism caused by autonomous hypersecretion of thyrotropin (TSH) by a pituitary adenoma is detailed. The diagnosis and management of such cases are discussed.

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  1. The Ulster Hospital, Dundonald

    J. P. McCann & J. K. Nelson

  2. Department of Medicine, Mulhouse Building, Royal Victoria Hospital, BT12 6BJ, Belfast

    J. P. McCann

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We are grateful to Dr. B. Atkinson for assistance in the assessment of thyrotropin secretion and to Mr. D. Gordon for performing the pituitary surgery. We acknowledge the assistance of Dr. R. J. Hutchinson in carrying out the CT scan.

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McCann, J.P., Nelson, J.K. Hyperthyroidism due to a thyrotropin secreting pituitary adenoma. I.J.M.S. 154, 358–360 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02937182

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