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Thyroid Disease in Lupus: An Updated Review
Yael Klionsky1, Maria Antonelli1
1Case Western Reserve University at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
ACR Open Rheumatology
|February 12, 2020
Summary
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients show increased rates of hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Thyroid conditions in SLE pregnancies require careful management, though they don't alter SLE's course.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Autoimmune diseases frequently co-occur, with a known association between thyroid disease and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for over 50 years.
- Thyroid dysfunction and nodules are more prevalent in SLE patients than the general population.
- Thyroid cancer incidence is doubled in SLE patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current understanding of thyroid manifestations in SLE patients.
- To explore thyroid complications, including those in SLE pregnancies.
- To identify areas for future research regarding the SLE-thyroid axis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on thyroid disease and SLE.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on thyroid conditions in SLE.
- Synthesis of information on clinical implications and management.
Main Results:
- Hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules are more common in SLE patients.
- Thyroid cancer is twice as prevalent in SLE patients.
- Certain thyroid diseases pose risks during SLE pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- While thyroid disease doesn't alter SLE course, its increased prevalence in SLE warrants attention.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms linking SLE and thyroid disease.
- Investigating the impact of antirheumatic drugs on thyroid health in SLE patients is crucial.
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