Hypothyroidism Presenting as Reversible Renal Impairment

Srivalsa Bhaskaran, Kamaal Mohideen Khan, Karthik V, Mani Shanthini

It is worth to see thyroid function in known CKD patients and appropriate THRT to correct reversible renal impairment due to hypothyroid.

Abstract

Certain studies have shown pathophysiology of diminished renal function in hypothyroidism. Aetiology is due to direct effect of thyroid hormone on kidney, and also the hemodynamic effects play an important role.

Keywords: Thyroid hormones, 99mTcDTPA, Cockcroft–Gault equation.

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