Primary and secondary hypothyroidism in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Journal Article · Mon Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 1976 · J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1976.03270150025024· OSTI ID:7245533

Rosenthal, M B; Goldfine, I D

We investigated the thyroid and pituitary functions of six of the seven patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who had been previously treated with external radiation, and who were seen at the San Francisco Veterans Administration Hospital within a recent 18-month period. Two patients had primary hypothyroidism, and four had secondary hypothyroidism. These findings suggest that thyroid and pituitary abnormalities are frequent complications of both nasopharyngeal carcinoma and its treatment.

• Research Organization: Veterans Administration Hospital, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 7245533
• Journal Information: J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 236:14
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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