SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

Key words: Subclinical hypothyroidism, Management, Therapy

Subclinical hypothyroidism is a biochemical state characterized by an elevated serum TSH level with concomitant normal FT4 value. While in adults it frequently progresses to clinically evident hypothyroidism, in children it may be a benign and remitting process. L-thyroxine therapy should therefore be recommended only in selected conditions, considering the potential risks of treatment.