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E Piantanida¹, S Ippolito², D Gallo²

¹Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Ospedale Di Circolo, ASST Dei Sette Laghi, University of Insubria, Viale Borri, 57, Varese, Italy. eliana.piantanida@uninsubria.it.

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The liver and thyroid have a complex relationship, impacting each other

Keywords:

Antithyroid drugs Chronic hepatitis C Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid autoimmunity

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine

Background:

The liver is crucial for thyroid hormone metabolism, while thyroid hormones influence liver function.
Dysregulation of this axis can manifest in various liver and thyroid disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the intricate connections between thyroid disorders and liver abnormalities.
To explore thyroid abnormalities associated with liver diseases and their treatments.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies examining the interplay between thyroid and liver function.
Analysis of clinical and biochemical findings in thyroid and liver diseases.

Main Results:

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause liver enzyme abnormalities and mimic liver failure.
Antithyroid drugs can rarely cause hepatotoxicity, with propylthiouracil being more severe.
Liver diseases, particularly hepatitis C, are associated with increased prevalence of thyroid disorders.
Hepatitis C patients treated with interferon-alpha/ribavirin are at risk for thyroid dysfunction.

Conclusions:

The bidirectional relationship between thyroid and liver necessitates careful monitoring in both conditions.
Understanding these interactions is vital for managing patients with co-existing thyroid and liver diseases.