Real or Not Real? An Elevated TSH

    October 2024 in “ Journal of the Endocrine Society
    Marla Elaine Sevilla-Alsina, Aleida Salvat, Mohammad Shohidul Islam, Jane Y. Yang, Michael J. McPhaul, Roy E. Weiss
    Studysummary This case report highlights that macro-TSH, a rare condition causing falsely elevated TSH despite normal thyroid hormone levels, can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment; identifying TSH antibodies and fractionation chromatography can prevent incorrect management, as demonstrated in a 19-year-old patient.
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