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El hipotiroidismo primario se puede prevenir con suplementos de yodo en las áreas donde el contenido de este elemento en la alimentación es bajo; de no ser así, esta enfermedad no es prevenible.
El hecho de ser consciente del riesgo puede permitir el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos. Algunos expertos sugieren hacer pruebas para la hormona estimulante de la tiroides en ciertos grupos de alto riesgo como, por ejemplo, las mujeres mayores de 50 años.
AACE Thyroid Task Force. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Evaluation and Treatment Of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. Endocr Pract. 2002;8 (6).
Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2007:chap 244.
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