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[Chronic urticaria and autoimmune thyroid diseases]

E Collet1, J M Petit, M Lacroix

  • 1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital du Bocage, Dijon.

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Chronic urticaria patients, especially women, frequently have autoimmune thyroid disease. Thyroid function tests and antibody assays are recommended for early detection and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology
  • Dermatology

Context:

  • Chronic urticaria is a complex condition with multifactorial causes.
  • A significant association between chronic urticaria and autoimmune thyroid disorders has been suggested.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with chronic urticaria.
  • To evaluate the utility of thyroid function tests and antibody assays in this patient group.

Summary:

  • This study examined 45 chronic urticaria patients for thyroid abnormalities.
  • Eight patients (all women) were diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease, often presenting with goiter but without overt symptoms of hypo- or hyperthyroidism.
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and antiperoxidase antibodies were identified as sensitive markers.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of comprehensive thyroid screening in chronic urticaria patients, particularly women.
  • Suggests specific thyroid assays for improved diagnostic accuracy in autoimmune thyroid disease associated with chronic urticaria.