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Thyroid disorders in systemic lupus erythematosus.

K L Goh, F Wang

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

|July 1, 1986

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients show a higher prevalence of thyroid disorders like thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism. This suggests a potential link between autoimmune thyroid conditions and SLE, warranting further investigation.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Immunology

Background:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
Thyroid disorders, including thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, and thyroiditis, are common autoimmune conditions.
The co-occurrence of SLE and thyroid disorders has been observed, but prevalence data is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence of thyroid disorders in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
To explore a potential association between autoimmune thyroid disorders and SLE.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 319 patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Assessment of thyroid function and diagnosis of thyroid disorders (thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis) within the SLE cohort.

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Main Results:

Out of 319 SLE patients, 9 had thyrotoxicosis, 3 had hypothyroidism, and 2 had thyroiditis.
The observed prevalence of these thyroid disorders in SLE patients appears higher than in the general population.

Conclusions:

A higher prevalence of thyroid disorders exists in patients with SLE compared to the general population.
An association between autoimmune thyroid disorders and SLE is suggested.
Prospective studies are needed to confirm this association and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.