World J Mens Health.  2019 Sep;37(3):257-260. 10.5534/wjmh.190060.

Thyroid Prostate Axis. Does It Really Exist?

• La Vignera S
• Condorelli RA
• Cannarella R
• Calogero A

• KMID: 2455403
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.190060

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Prostate*
Thyroid Gland*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Evaluation of thyroid function in patients with prostatic hyperplasia subjected to medical and surgical treatment. LUTS: lower urinary tract symptoms, TSH: thyroid stimulating hormone. aEvaluated by questionnaire's score.

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