hrp0086p2-p947 | Thyroid P2 | ESPE2016

Delayed Diagnosis of a TSH-Adenoma due to Coexisting Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Crudo David , Constantacos Catherine , Walsh Elizabeth

Background: TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas are rare, accounting for less than 2% of all pituitary adenomas. Their diagnosis may be difficult when a coexistence of other diseases masks the typical clinical and biochemical manifestations of TSH-hypersecretion.Objective: To report a case of a TSH-adenoma without signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to underlying autoimmune thyroid disease.Results: Patient is a 17 year old male who ...