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Michael Gordon, MD, FRCP(C); Cyril I. Gryfe, MD, FRCP(C)

JAMA. 1981;246(20):2354-2355.

Abstract
Six elderly patients experiencing weight loss, palpitations, or depression had the biochemical and clinical features of masked hyperthyroidism due to painless subacute thyroiditis. The syndrome is not commonly recognized in this age group and can be easily misdiagnosed unless appropriate investigations are undertaken. Supportive and symptomatic therapy is sufficient during the hyperthyroid phase of the disorder.

(JAMA 1981;246:2354-2355)

Author Affiliations
From the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, the Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the University of Toronto, Toronto.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst St, Toronto M6A 2E1, Ontario, Canada (Dr Gordon).

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