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Serum lipids in hypothyroidism--a re-evaluation.

K M Kutty, D G Bryant, N R Farid

    The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Thyroid function impacts cholesterol levels, particularly in severe hypothyroidism. While serum cholesterol correlates with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), it

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Thyroidology

    Background:

    • Thyroid dysfunction can affect lipid metabolism.
    • Previous studies have shown varied associations between thyroid status and serum lipids.
    • Understanding these relationships is crucial for managing cardiovascular risk in thyroid patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between thyroid function and fasting serum lipids in individuals referred for thyroid assessment.
    • To determine if serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels are sensitive indicators of thyroid dysfunction.

    Main Methods:

    • Study population: 142 individuals referred for thyroid function tests.
    • Control group: 45 euthyroid individuals with no family history of thyroid disease and negative thyroid antibodies.
    • Patient groups: 97 individuals categorized into euthyroid Hashimoto's thyroiditis, exaggerated TSH response to TRH, and four grades of hypothyroidism based on serum TSH levels.
    • Measurements: Serum lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides) and thyroid function tests (TSH, TRH response).

    Main Results:

    • Significant elevation in serum cholesterol was observed only in the two most severely hypothyroid groups.
    • Serum triglyceride levels showed a graded increase with increasing thyroid failure but were not significantly different from controls.
    • Partial correlation analysis revealed a dependency between serum cholesterol and serum TSH, independent of age and weight.

    Conclusions:

    • Serum cholesterol is related to thyroid function, specifically increasing TSH levels, in the studied population.
    • However, serum cholesterol is an insensitive marker for detecting metabolic disturbances caused by thyroid hormone imbalances.
    • Lipid profiles, particularly cholesterol, may be altered in severe hypothyroidism but are not reliable early indicators of thyroid dysfunction.

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