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RODRIGUEZ FERNANDEZ, Lisbet et al. Subclinical hyperthyroidism. Rev Cubana Endocrinol [online]. 2009, vol.20, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-2953.

Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined by presence of decreased o non-detected levels of thyrotropin, associated with free concentrations of tetraiodothyronine and triiodothyromime within normal parameters. Its prevalence in population differs between 0,5 % and 16 % approximately, and the sodium Levothyroxine treatment is the more frequent cause. Not always it is so asymptomatic, and main affections occur on cardiovascular and osseous system. This medical condition may be spontaneously reversible. Due to controversial of this topic, present paper approaching the more significant clinical features and the strategy to go on.

Palabras clave : Subclinical hyperthyroidism.

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