Abstract
Summary
Observations on 18 cases of hyperthyroidism are presented. This condition is characterized by significantly increased levels of serum cholinesterase. These values returned toward the normal range with adequate antithyroid therapy. Of 3 patients with nontoxic adenoma of the thyroid, 2 were in the normal range and one showed a high value. No definite relationship was found between serum cholinesterase and basal metabolic rate, total serum protein, albumin, globulin or cephalin-cholesterol flocculation test. Due to the comparatively small series no conclusion can be drawn concerning sex differences in serum cholinesterase.
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