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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Euthyroid sick syndrome is not a primary thyroid disorder but instead results from changes induced by the nonthyroidal illness. The cause of euthyroid sick syndrome is multifactorial. It is thought that euthyroid sick syndrome is the result of severe illness and inflammation. During these stress conditions, there occurs hypermetabolism, increased energy expenditure, hyperglycemia, and muscle loss. It is speculated, that the body in order to contain this hypermetabolism induces some degree of hypothyroidism by inhibiting deiodination of T4 to T3 by the enzyme 5’-monodeiodinase. This is an adaptive process by which the body prevents further muscle and calorie loss. Inflammation leads to increased production of cytokines that severely affect genes involved in the production and release of T4 and T3. There is also downregulation of TRH and TSH release from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland respectively. It may be signalled by a decrease in leptin caused by malnutrition. On gross pathology, euthyroid sick syndrome does not appear to be dysfunctional. On microscopic histopathological analysis, euthyroid sick syndrome presents with normal thyroid histology.

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

Genetics

Gene involved in the pathogenesis of euthyroid sick syndrome include mutation in LEP gene.

  • LEP gene mutation:[7][8][9][10]
    • The LEP gene encodes for leptin.
    • Normally, α-MSH stimulates TRH gene expression. Leptin enhances this effect of α-MSH on TRH gene expression.
    • Leptin also decreases neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti-related protein (AGRP) induced decrease in TRH gene expression.
    • Any chronic illness or startvation can lead to decrease in leptin production.
    • Patients who have a defective LEP or leptin receptor due to genetic mutations and who develop chronic illness later in life show reduced TRH secretion and features of euthyroid sick syndrome.[11][12][13]

Associated Conditions

Euthyroid sick syndrome is seen with starvation and severe illness such as:[14][15]

  • Inflammatory condition
  • Sepsis
  • Malignancy
  • Trauma
  • Surgery
  • Burns
  • Bone marrow transplantation
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Any major condition of
    • Cardiovascular system: Myocardial infarction
    • Respiratory system : Pneumonia
    • Genitourinary system: Chronic renal failure
    • Gastrointestinal system: Cirrhosis

Gross Pathology

In euthyroid sick syndrome the thyroid gland does not appear to be dysfunctional.

Microscopic Pathology

On microscopic histopathological analysis, euthyroid sick syndrome presents with normal thyroid histology.

References

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