iatrogenic hypothyroidism
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Related to iatrogenic hypothyroidism: iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism, autoimmune hypothyroidism
iatrogenic hypothyroidism
Inadequate secretion of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland due to treatments that include medications (such as amiodarone), radioactive iodine ablation of the gland, or surgical excision of the thyroid.
See also: hypothyroidism
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