5A02.6
Secondary hyperthyroidism
Hipertireoidismo secundário
CategoryDefinition
Overproduction of thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland induced by dysfunction of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus.
Exclusions
- Generalised resistance to thyroid hormone
- Selective pituitary resistance to thyroid hormone
Index Terms
Secondary hyperthyroidismSecondary central hyperthyroidisminappropriate secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormonesyndrome of inappropriate secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone