[Inapparent primary hypothyroidism].

Some 12 years ago a 56-year-old man was observed for Epipharyngitis. All the tests, including cytology of the epipharynx, were normal. Thyroid tests, including free thyroxine and triiodthyronine, were normal, only the hypophysial thyroid stimulating hormone was elevated.

Reevaluation of the results of iodine prophylaxis in eradication of endemic goiter in Macedonia.

In order to reevaluate effectiveness of iodine prophylaxis in Macedonia, epidemiological, ultrasonographic studies and estimation of urine excretion were performed. The results from the epidemiological survey in nongoitrogenic regions demonstrated goiter between 12.8% and 18%.

Extended long-term drug monotherapy of Graves' disease.

The results are presented of a 3-17 years' prolongation of the usual one-year "long-term" drug treatment applied to patients with Graves' disease. Most of the 87 patients with an average age of 34.3 years were on the maintenance dose of 10 mg methimazole daily.

Synthesis of p-aminohippuric acid analog and its labeling by technetium-99m.

A procedure is described for the synthesis of p-[(bisacarboxymethyl)aminomethyl carbamino] hippuric acid (PAHIDA). The compound was identified by i.r.