Secondary cause: Secondary hypothyroidism is due to a failure of the pituitary gland to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin releasing hormone (trh). This is usually caused by a tumor in the area of the pituitary or hypothalamus. Or, it can be caused by radiation to the brain.
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