Kimberly N. Walter, Elizabeth J. Corwin, Jan S. Ulbrecht, Laurence M. Demers, Jeanette M. Bennett, Courtney A. Whetzel, Laura Cousino Klein
Abstract Background Recent attention has been given to subclinical
hypothyroidism, defined as an elevation of TSH (4.5-10 uIU/L) with T4 and T3
levels still within the normal range. Controversy exists about the proper lower
limit of TSH that defines patients in the subclinical hypothyroidism range and
about if/when subclinical hypothyroidism should be treated. Additional data are
needed to examine... hiện toàn bộ
Lorraine Lau, Sana Ghaznavi, Alexandra Frolkis, Alexandra Stephenson, Helen Lee Robertson, Doreen M. Rabi, Ralf Paschke
Abstract Background Hyperfunctioning or hot nodules are thought to be rarely
malignant. As such, current guidelines recommend that hot nodules be excluded
from further malignancy risk stratification. The objective of this systematic
review and meta-analysis is to compare the malignancy risk in hot nodules and
non-toxic nodules in observational studies. Methods Ovid MEDLINE Daily and Ovid
MEDLINE, ... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract Background and purpose Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is the most common
inflammatory autoimmune thyroid disease and also the most common cause of
hypothyroidism in developed countries. There is evidence of the role of HT in
developing thyroid cancers (TCs). This study investigated the association
between HT and different types of TCs. Methods Results of a comprehensive search
in three major ... hiện toàn bộ