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Hypothyroidism grading system of targeted therapy for RCC
| Severity* | Clinical characteristics |
| RCC, renal cell cancer; *, The grading standard adopts the National Cancer Institute General Terminology Standard for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE 4.0) | |
| Grade I | Asymptomatic; only observed by examination or diagnostic examination; no need of treatment |
| Grade II | Symptomatic; affecting daily activity; thyroid hormone replacement therapy is required. |
| Grade III | Severe symptoms; affecting daily activity; hospitalization is required |
| Grade IV | Life threatening; urgent treatment is needed |
| Grade V | Death |