Resistance to thyroid stimulating hormone: A very rare disorder where the body is unable to respond to thyroid stimulating hormone even though it is present in sufficient quantities. The problem lies in defective thyroid stimulating hormone receptors. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Resistance to thyroid stimulating hormone is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Resistance to thyroid stimulating hormone as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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