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nonautoimmune hyperthyroidism

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A hyperthyroidism that is characterized by passive transfer of maternal autoantibodies and that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor gene (TSHR) on chromosome 14q31.

Signs and symptoms

  • Elevated circulating thyroglobulin concentration
  • Increased circulating T4 concentration
  • Increased circulating free T3
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone level
  • Tachycardia
  • Accelerated skeletal maturation
  • Hyperactivity
  • Thyroid hyperplasia
  • Goiter

Also known as: Congenital nonautoimmune hyperthyroidism