THE TERM euthyroid sick syndrome (ESS) identifies abnormalities in thyroid function tests
observed in patients with systemic nonthyroidal illnesses (NTIs) and those undergoing …

ABNORMALITIES IN THYROID HORMONE HOMEOSTASIS occur in a variety of
nonthyroidal illnesses. A decreased level of serum total triiodothyronine ([T. sub. 3]) is the …

This article briefly summarizes thyroid function alterations generally seen in the euthyroid
sick syndrome, provides an overview of specific thyroidal adaptations during several clinical …

For more than 3 decades it has been known that serum thyroid hormone levels drop during
starvation and illness. In mild illness, this involves only a decrease in serum T3 levels …

Abnormalities of thyroid hormone concentrations are seen commonly in a wide variety of
nonthyroidal illnesses, resulting in low triiodothyronine, total thyroxine, and thyroid …

The term Euthyroid Sick Syndrome (ESS) has been used for over 30 years to describe a
pattern of thyroid hormone alterations during non-thyroidal illness [1]. The degree of thyroid …

Objective To characterize the nonthyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) and to discuss various
underlying potential biochemical mechanisms for this condition. Methods The pertinent …

Serum thyroid hormone levels drop during starvation and illness. In mild illness, this involves
only a decrease in serum triiodothyronine (T3) levels. As the severity of the illness increases …

Multiple alterations in the serum concentration of the iodothyronines have been recognized
in patients with systemic non-thyroidal illnesses (NTI). Most prominent are the low serum 3 …

Nonthyroidal illness (NTI) is associated with complex changes in thyroid function tests and
thyroid regulation known as the euthyroid sick syndrome (ESS)(1). The most common …