Thyroid hormones play an important role in the growth and function of the kidneys. Hypothyroidism has known role in kidney filtration system disorders. We reported hypothyriod patients with nephrotic syndrome recruited by hypothyroidism treatment. Although hypothyroidism coincidence with nephrotic syndrome has been recognized but often is missed in regard with nephrotic syndrome.
Bashardoust B, Bashardoust B, Ghaemian N. A Report of Three Cases with Coincident Nephrotic Syndrome and Hypothyroidism and Outcome of Treatment with Levothyroxin . J Ardabil Univ Med Sci 2013; 13 (3) :344-348 URL: http://jarums.arums.ac.ir/article-1-111-en.html