Two Cases of Pseudomalabsorption Treated Successfully with Parenteral Levothyroxine
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Hypothyroidism is a frequently seen endocrine disorder which may be managed by levothyroxine (LT4) replacement in most of the patients. Some patients with hypothyroidism do not respond and are refractory to oral LT4 therapy. The most encountered causes of unresponsiveness to oral LT4 replacement comprise non-compliance with therapy and malabsorption.
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