2018Journal of Endocrinology and DiabetesOpen access

Dyslipidemia in Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Case-Control Study

Bayar Qasim, Sardar Hassan Arif, Ayad Muhammed, Rezvan Abduljabbar

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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) affects 7.5-8.5% of women and 2.8-4.4% of men. Overt hypothyroidism is characterized by dyslipidemia, however controversy persists regarding the lipids level in SCH and its clinical significance.

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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) affects 7.5-8.5% of women and 2.8-4.4% of men. Overt hypothyroidism is characterized by dyslipidemia, however controversy persists regarding the lipids level in SCH and its clinical significance.

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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) affects 7.5-8.5% of women and 2.8-4.4% of men. Overt hypothyroidism is characterized by dyslipidemia, however controversy persists regarding the lipids level in SCH and its clinical significance.

Key concepts: Subclinical infection, Dyslipidemia, Medicine, Internal medicine, Clinical significance, Endocrinology, Obesity

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