| Thyroid function in haemochromatosis. | |
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PMID: 15732233 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: In hereditary haemochromatosis (HH), the thyroid gland is the site of substantial iron deposition. However, there have been relatively few reported cases of thyroid dysfunction in HH. AIM: To evaluate the prevalence of thyroid disorders in a large group of patients with HH. METHODS: A variety of endocrine investigations were undertaken including thyroid function tests and thyroid antibody studies. RESULTS: A total of 154 consecutive patients (123 male, 31 female) were studied. One case of primary hypothyroidism was identified, giving a prevalence of 0.6%. Subclinical hypothyroidism was identified in two females, giving a prevalence of 1.3%. Iatrogenic hypothyroidism was identified in two other cases. No case of hyperthyroidism was identified. CONCLUSION: Thyroid dysfunction is an uncommon occurrence in patients with HH. |
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Authors:
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M S Murphy; C H Walsh |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish journal of medical science Volume: 173 ISSN: 0021-1265 ISO Abbreviation: Ir J Med Sci Publication Date: 2004 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-28 Completed Date: 2005-04-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806864 Medline TA: Ir J Med Sci Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Endocrinology, South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Old Blackrock Road, Cork, Ireland. |
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Adult Aged Female Hemochromatosis / complications* Humans Male Middle Aged Thyroid Diseases / complications* |
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