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Thyroid hormone reserve in asymptomatic autoimmune thyroiditis.

S Deboel, M Bonnyns, M Jonckheer

    Acta Endocrinologica
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Asymptomatic autoimmune thyroiditis (AAT) can impair thyroid hormone reserve, even with normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. Reduced free thyroxine (FT4) and intrathyroidal iodine (ITI) indicate early thyroid dysfunction in AAT patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Immunology
    • Thyroidology

    Background:

    • Asymptomatic autoimmune thyroiditis (AAT) is an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland.
    • Early detection of thyroid dysfunction in AAT is crucial for management.
    • Thyroid hormone reserve and intrathyroidal iodine levels are key indicators of thyroid function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate thyroid hormone reserve and intrathyroidal iodine (ITI) in subjects with asymptomatic autoimmune thyroiditis (AAT).
    • To correlate thyroid hormone levels with TSH response to TRH stimulation in AAT patients.
    • To investigate potential differences in thyroid function parameters among AAT subgroups.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum levels of thyroxine (T4), free thyroxine (FT4), triiodothyronine (T3), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and TSH were measured before and after TRH administration.

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  • Area under the curve (AUC) and peak values of thyroid hormones were calculated.
  • Intrathyroidal iodine (ITI) was measured using X-ray fluorescence.
  • AAT subjects were categorized into three groups based on basal and peak TSH levels.

    • Main Results:

    • AAT subjects showed reduced FT4 levels and AUC FT4 compared to controls, even in groups with normal TSH.
    • Intrathyroidal iodine (ITI) levels were lower in AAT subjects and decreased progressively across TSH-based groups.
    • Inverse correlations were observed between TSH and FT4 levels, and a positive correlation between TSH and T3 levels (excluding the highest TSH group).

    Conclusions:

    • Asymptomatic autoimmune thyroiditis (AAT) is associated with diminished thyroid hormone reserve, particularly FT4, and reduced ITI.
    • These alterations can be present even with normal TSH levels, suggesting early thyroid dysfunction.
    • The findings highlight the importance of assessing thyroid hormone reserve and ITI in AAT for comprehensive evaluation.