Which hypothyroid diagnosis is supported by low levels of TSH?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Autoimmune
d. Atypical
Causes of secondary hypothyroidism are related to either pituitary or hypothalamic failure, which would be evident by low levels of TSH. Primary and autoimmune hypothyroidism would be ev-ident by elevated levels of TSH. Atypical hypothyroidism would be evident by normal or ele-vated TSH.
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