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Use of glucocorticoids in amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis

Nature Reviews Endocrinology volume 5, pages 650–651 (2009)Cite this article

The incidence of type 2 amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) is increasing. A new study provides evidence that glucocorticoid therapy is safe, effective and associated with prompt restoration of euthyroidism in previously untreated type 2 AIT. The outcome of initial combined glucocorticoid and thionamide therapy can also help differentiate between type 1 and type 2 AIT.

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Vanderpump, M. Use of glucocorticoids in amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis. Nat Rev Endocrinol 5, 650–651 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2009.218

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