Resistance to thyroid hormone due to a mutation in thyroid hormone receptor beta
Synonyms: RTHb | Resistance to thyroid hormone beta | Resistance to thyroid hormone due to a mutation in TRb
A rare genetic hyperthyroidism characterized by elevated levels of circulating free thyroid hormones normal or elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone decreased peripheral tissue responses to iodothyronine action and a highly variable clinical phenotype which most commonly includes goiter resting tachycardia osteoporosis short stature and attention deficit disorder. Some patients may be entirely asymptomatic.
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