The high prevalence of reversible subclinical hypothyroidism with elevated serum thyroglobulin levels in chronic kidney disease patients 
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CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of reversible hypothyroidism and the TSH-dependent elevation of the serum Tg levels was suggested in Japanese patients with advanced CKD. The excess ingestion and the impaired urinary excretion of iodine may be responsible for this reversible thyroid dysfunction.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - March 13, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sanai T, Okamura K, Rikitake S, Fukuda M, Onozawa K, Sanematsu M, Takashima T, Miyazono M, Ikeda Y Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research