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Generation of a Mouse Spontaneous Autoimmune Thyroiditis Model
Published on: March 17, 2023
[Hashimoto thyroiditis. Possible cause or consequence of a malignant thyroid tumor].
Mario Costanzo1, Laura Antonella Maria Caruso, Rosalinda Testa
1Università, degli Studi di Catania, Dipartimento Scienze chirurgiche, Trapianti d'Organo e Tecnologie avanzate, Unità Operativa Clinicizzata di Endocrinochirurgia P.O.U. "S. Luigi - Santi Currò". e.costanzo@tiscali.it
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|March 9, 2007
Summary
Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with differentiated thyroid carcinoma in a significant number of patients. Further research is needed to clarify the exact pathophysiological relationship between these two thyroid conditions.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Hashimoto thyroiditis is a common autoimmune thyroid disease.
- Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the most frequent type of thyroid malignancy.
- The co-occurrence of these two conditions warrants investigation.
Purpose:
- To analyze the epidemiological aspects of the association between Hashimoto thyroiditis and differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
- To determine the prevalence of Hashimoto thyroiditis in patients with DTC and vice versa.
Summary:
- A retrospective study of 282 thyroidectomies identified 46 cases of DTC.
- Eleven DTC patients (23.9%) also had Hashimoto thyroiditis.
- Thyroiditis was found in 39.2% of patients with histologically detected thyroiditis.
Impact:
- Demonstrates a notable association between Hashimoto thyroiditis and differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
- Highlights the need for further research into the unclear pathophysiological mechanisms linking these two conditions.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the potential co-existence of these thyroid pathologies.
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