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Can you have hyperthyroidism without a low tsh?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: If the problem is in the pituitary or hypothalamus, you can have high tsh, high ft4 and high ft3. This is very rare but can happen.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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