Abstract:Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is a very common disorder in the general population. In patients with known hypothyroidism or hypothyroidism who have been undergoing treatment, a TSH test should be included in the preoperative assessment to determine the adequacy of treatment and to ensure that thyroid therapy is optimized before surgery.
Case Presentation: A 39 years old woman complains about a weakness that has been 4 years interfering with activities. Shortness of breath if doing strenuous activ… Show more
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