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[Scleroderma and thyroid diseases].

M C Mourier-Clavreul1, H Rousset, A Claudy

  • 1Service de Dermatologie, CHRU, Saint-Etienne, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez.

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1989
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Systemic scleroderma patients show a significantly higher incidence of thyroid disease compared to the general population. Early thyroid screening is recommended for systemic sclerosis patients, especially those with a history of thyroid issues.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Systemic scleroderma is a complex autoimmune disease.
  • Thyroid dysfunction is a potential comorbidity.
  • Previous research suggests a link between autoimmune diseases and thyroid pathology.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence of thyroid disease in patients with systemic scleroderma and morphea.
  • To compare thyroid disease incidence in scleroderma patients with a control population.
  • To establish recommendations for thyroid screening in systemic sclerosis.

Summary:

  • A prospective study evaluated 18 systemic scleroderma and 7 morphea patients for thyroid function, including hormone levels, antibodies, and TRH tests.
  • Thyroid disease was significantly more prevalent in systemic scleroderma patients (8/18) than in controls (p<0.01).

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  • Thyroid disease preceded or followed systemic scleroderma in several cases, suggesting a potential pathophysiological link.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the increased risk of thyroid disease in systemic scleroderma.
    • Supports the recommendation for routine thyroid screening (ultrasensitive TSH assay) in systemic sclerosis patients.
    • Informs clinical management by emphasizing the importance of monitoring thyroid health in scleroderma patients.