She is asymptomatic. Vital signs, thyroid palpation, and general physical exam are normal. The results of further tests are: ultrasensitive TSH 0.2 µU/mL (normal, 0.5 5.0); free T 4 1.5 ng/dL ...

There is a connection between hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows people with RA are more likely to develop underactive thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism and Hashimoto ...

Annual physical examination including thyroid palpation, with low threshold for ultrasound evaluation, is also recommended. Surgical intervention for these patients is inevitable. The underlying ...