Evaluating and treating the patient with hypothyroid disease
Hennessey, J.V.; Scherger, J.E.
Journal of Family Practice 56(8 Suppl Hot Topics): S31-S39
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 18667141 Document Number: 607973
Hypothyroidism is a common disease that is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because the signs and symptoms are often confused with other conditions. These conditions include hyperlipidemia, depression, various gynecologic conditions, and even the normal aging process. While overt hypothyroidism is usually easily recognized, individuals with mild thyroid failure often present a greater diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.