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¿Qué diferencias hay entre el hipertiroidismo primario y secundario?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 02/29/2024

Primary hyperthyroidism refers to an excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.

On the other hand, secondary hyperthyroidism is referred to when the reason for the excess of thyroid hormones is due to an alteration in the pituitary gland.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.