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Toxic multinodular goiter in the elderly.

P Vitti1, T Rago, M Tonacchera

  • 1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. pvitti@endoc.med.unipi.it

Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
|January 2, 2003
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Toxic nodular goiter (TNG) is a common cause of hyperthyroidism in the elderly, particularly in iodine-deficient regions. This condition arises from nodular goiter developing functional autonomy and eventually hyperthyroidism, often linked to TSH receptor mutations.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Thyroidology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Toxic nodular goiter (TNG) is the leading cause of thyrotoxicosis in elderly populations, especially in iodine-deficient areas.
  • Epidemiological data indicate a higher incidence of hyperthyroidism due to TNG in iodine-deficient regions compared to areas with normal iodine intake.
  • Nodular goiter progression in iodine-deficient areas can lead to functional autonomy and subsequent hyperthyroidism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of toxic nodular goiter (TNG).
  • To explore the role of TSH receptor mutations in the development of TNG.
  • To describe the natural history and treatment options for TNG.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological analysis of hyperthyroidism incidence in iodine-deficient and sufficient areas.

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  • Investigation of somatic activating mutations in the TSH receptor gene in TNG patients.
  • Clinical assessment including thyroid hormone levels, TSH levels, and cardiac symptom evaluation.
  • Diagnostic imaging using thyroid scintigraphy and ultrasound (US).

    • Main Results:

    • Prolonged iodine deficiency and chronic TSH stimulation may promote TSH receptor gene mutations, contributing to TNG pathogenesis.
    • Subclinical hyperthyroidism, characterized by normal thyroid hormones and suppressed TSH, often precedes overt symptoms.
    • Cardiac symptoms, such as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation, are common clinical manifestations.
    • Thyroid scintigraphy reveals heterogeneous radionuclide uptake with hyperfunctioning and cold nodules, while US shows inhomogeneous nodules with ill-defined borders.

    Conclusions:

    • Somatic TSH receptor mutations are implicated in the pathogenesis of toxic nodular goiter.
    • Early detection and management of TNG are crucial, especially in elderly patients from iodine-deficient regions.
    • Definitive treatment options for TNG include radioiodine therapy or thyroidectomy.