Biochemical Hyperthyroidism in a Newborn Baby Caused by Assay Interaction from Biotin Intake

We describe a case of biochemical neonatal thyrotoxicosis caused by biotin supplementation. Biotin may interact with thyroid function testing to imitate thyrotoxicosis with low thyroid-stimulating hormone and elevated triiodothyronine and thyroxine levels.Eur Thyroid J
Source: European Thyroid Journal - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research