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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with metabolic syndrome
Lalit K Meher, Suryanath Kalapurakal Raveendranathan, Sunil K Kota, Jagannath Sarangi, Siba N Jali
May-August 2013, 10(2):60-64
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.110583
Aim:
Hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome are well-associated risk factors for atherogenic cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance, being a common pathogenic mechanism in both, can cause a considerable overlap between hypothyroid and metabolic syndrome population. This cross-sectional study was intended to assess the thyroid function in patients with metabolic syndrome and to investigate the association between hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome.
Materials and Methods:
One hundred patients with metabolic syndrome as per National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP ATP) III criteria and 50 controls (0 out of 5 criteria) attending the internal medicine outpatient clinic were included in the study. Patients were subjected to anthropometry, evaluation of vital parameters, and lipid and thyroid profile, along with other routine laboratory parameters. Students' "
t
" test, Chi-square test, linear regression, and multiple logistic regression models were used for statistical analysis.
P
value <0.05 was considered significant.
Results:
Body mass index, waist circumference, mean systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were significantly higher, and free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group. In the metabolic syndrome group, 22 had subclinical hypothyroidism (22%), 4 were overtly hypothyroid (4%), and 74 were euthyroid (74%). Subclinical hypothyroidism was significantly associated with metabolic syndrome group (
P
= 0.032). There was significant linear association between TSH levels and total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol across the metabolic syndrome group in the linear regression model. Multiple logistic regression analysis recognized the association between body mass index with subclinical hypothyroidism (
P
= 0.006) in the metabolic syndrome group.
Conclusion:
It is concluded from this study that there is significant association between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome, and it highlights the importance of thyroid function tests in patients with metabolic syndrome.
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Hashitoxicosis: A clinical perspective
AG Unnikrishnan
February 2013, 10(4):5-6
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.106803
Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide. Sometimes, it is associated with a transient hyperthyroid phase. This hyperthyroid phase, called Hashitoxicosis (the term generally refers to a combination of thyrotoxicosis/hyperthyroidism in the setting of ongoing autoimmune thyroiditis), is self limiting, and lasts for a period of a few weeks to some months. During this time, classical symptoms of mild to moderate hyperthyroidism may co-exist with a diffuse, firm, painless goiter. Thyroid scintigraphy may show normal or a slightly increased uptake. Anti-thyroid antibodies are often positive, and ultrasound with Doppler is a useful test. A combination of clinical features, thyroid function tests, and appropriate radiology will help make the diagnosis. This mini review will touch upon the clinical aspects of Hashitoxicosis.
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Implication of altered thyroid state on liver function
Ayodeji F Ajayi, Roland E Akhigbe
September-December 2012, 9(3):84-87
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.99649
Objective:
The thyroid gland is essential for metabolism and normal function of body cells, including the liver cells. It helps in the development and maturation of the hepatocytes and other body cells and tissues. This study investigated the effect of altered thyroid state on liver function.
Materials and Methods:
Rats were randomized into three groups: control, hypothyroid, and hyperthyroid rats.
Results:
Thyroid dysfunction led to lysis of the hepatocytes. Hypothyroidism caused significant (
P
< 0.05) reduction of body weight gain, serum total protein, albumin, direct bilirubin, transaminases, and gamma glutamyl transferase. Hyperthyroidism led to significant (
P
< 0.05) body weight loss. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism were associated with significant (
P
< 0.05) increase in liver weight and diameter.
Conclusion:
This study reveals that although hyperthyroid state is not associated with altered liver function, hypothyroidism caused hepatic dysfunction. We therefore suggest that liver function indices should be monitored in altered thyroid states, especially in hypothyroidism.
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Trimester specific ranges for thyroid hormones in normal pregnancy
Jidnyasa Mankar, Anagha Sahasrabuddhe, Shailesh Pitale
September-December 2016, 13(3):106-109
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.180192
Maternal and fetal thyroid profiles differ throughout gestation. Due to many physiological changes during pregnancy, interpretation of thyroid function tests needs trimester specific reference intervals. American Thyroid Association strongly recommends to refer to population defined trimester-specific reference ranges with optimal iodine intake Though some studies have reported this reference range in South and a few in North, there has been no data from Central India yet.
Aims and Objectives:
To establish normative range of TSH in each trimester of pregnancy, To establish normative range of f T3 and f T4 in each trimester of pregnancy and to know the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in normal pregnancies.
Materials and Methods:
in all 177 normal singleton pregnant women were screened and out of them 150 enrolled in the study(50 in each trimester). Their TSH, fT3, fT4 and urinary iodine was estimated.
Observations and Results:
The reference range of thyroid hormones for 1st trimester found in the present study are as follows: TSH: 0.24-4.17 (uIU/ml), fT3: 0.29-3 .1 (ng/100 ml), fT4: 01-2.2 (ng/100 ml). For 2
nd
trimester: the reference range for TSH , fT3 and fT4 are 0.78-5.67 (uIU/ml) , 0.27-3.34(ng/100 ml) ,and 0.45-2.24 (ng/100 ml) respectively. For 3
rd
trimester, the reference range for TSH , fT3 and fT4 are 0.47-5.78 (uIU/ml), 0.24-3.61(ng/100 ml) and 0.47-5.1 (ng/100 ml). Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was found to be 4% in first and second trimesters and 8% in third trimester. No case was seen with clinical hypothyroidism.
Conclusion:
This study states the range of thyroid hormones in all 3 trimesters of pregnancy. The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was found out to be 4% in first and second trimesters each and 8% in third trimester.
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Quaternary prevention in thyroidology
Sanjay Kalra, Manash P Baruah, Rakesh Sahay
May-August 2014, 11(2):43-44
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:10.4103/0973-0354.129561
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Subclinical hypothyroidism
David S Cooper
February 2013, 10(4):9-11
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:10.4103/0973-0354.106807
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined as an elevated serum TSH level, but normal serum Free T4 and T3 levels, is a common laboratory finding, but its clinical significance remains uncertain and controversial. This brief review will summarize the definition, epidemiology, current data related to the effects of SH on cardiovascular risk and in pregnancy, and clinical guidelines on therapy.
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Fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid: A cytohistologic correlation with critical evaluation of discordant cases
Pinki Pandey, Alok Dixit, Nanak C Mahajan
May-August 2012, 9(2):32-39
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.96026
Background:
There is some "gray zone" of thyroid cytology, where the diagnostic efficacy declines sharply rendering it difficult to exactly categorize the lesion resulting in discrepancy. The aim of the study is to assess the accuracy of fine needle aspiration of the thyroid and critically evaluate the cytohistological discordant cases.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 447 patients with thyroid swelling were aspirated during a seven-year study period. Cases showing cytohistologic disparity were reevaluated for the detection of possible causes of failure.
Results:
In our study, cytohistologic concordance was achieved in 80.28% of the cases. Of the discordant cases, false positives accounted for 11.60% and false negatives for 9.8%. Suboptimal material and underdiagnosis of papillary carcinoma due to cystic degeneration were recognized as common pitfalls. Too much emphasis on cellularity and architectural pattern led to the erroneous false positive diagnoses.
Conclusion:
Strict adherence to adequacy criterion and meticulous examination of all the smears are of paramount importance in reducing discrepant cases.
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The effects of
Nigella sativa
L. ethanolic extract on thyroid function in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Saleh Hassan Sharif, Barakat Mohammed Elmahdi, Ammar Mohammed Ali Mohammed, Alrasheed Hamid Mohammed
May-August 2012, 9(2):48-52
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:10.4103/0973-0354.96044
Context:
Nigella sativa
, (black cumin seeds) compounds display a remarkable array of biochemical, immunological, and pharmacological actions, including bronchodilatory, antibacterial, hypotensive, immunopotentiating, hypoglycemic, and antitumor activity.
Aims
: The aim of the present study was to evaluate effects of
Nigella sativa
L. ethanolic extract (NSE) on the thyroid function test in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar albino rats.
Settings and Design:
Experimental study.
Materials and Methods:
Alloxan monohydrate was injected intraperitoneally at single dose of 150 mg/kg body weight to induce diabetes. Twenty Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: NSE-treated normal, diabetic, NSE-treated diabetic, and control. NSE was administered daily orally by gavage at a dose of 1 g/kg body weight for 14 days. Serum concentration of TSH, T
4
, T
3
were measured by radioimmunoassay on day 7
th
and 14
th
.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Data are expressed as the mean ± S.E.M. For statistical analysis, ANOVA was used.
Results:
NSE induced a significant increase in the T
3
serum concentration on both day 7
th
and 14
th
in the diabetic rats and increase T
4
serum concentration on day 14
th
in the normal rats.
Conclusions:
The results revealed that daily oral administration of
Nigella sativa
L. ethanolic extract (1 g/kg Bwt.) for 14 days significantly increased the serum concentration of T
4
in the normal Wistar albino rats. On the other hand the results revealed that treatment returned the serum concentration of T
3
to the normal level in the Alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Further work is suggested for evaluating the effect of
Nigella sativa
L. on the serum concentration of thyroid hormones to elucidate the possible mode of action.
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Thyroid status in Egyptian primary school children with iron deficiency anemia: Relationship to intellectual function
Kotb Abbass Metwalley, Hekma Saad Farghaly, Asmaa Farghaly Hassan
September-December 2013, 10(3):91-95
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.116131
Background:
Only few studies concerning thyroid status and intellectual evaluation in iron deficiency anemia, which is frequently seen in primary school children in Egypt.
Aim:
The present study was planned to investigate the effect of iron deficiency anemia on the thyroid functions and intellectual activity of young children in a primary school.
Settings and Design:
Cross-sectional controlled study.
Patients and Methods:
This study was carried out on 60 primary school children aged 6-12 year with iron deficiency anemia (Group 1) and 20 children as control (Group 2). Complete blood count, iron, total iron binding capacityferritin, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), free thyroid hormones (FT4 and FT3), and intelligence quotient (IQ) were determined in all the children included in the study.
Results:
TT3 and TT4 values were statistically lower while TSH is significantly higher in the study group as compared to control (
P
< 0.001 for each). Patients with hemoglobin (HB) level < 10 > 7 g/dl had significantly lower levels of serum FT3 and FT4 (
P
< 0.01 for both) and significantly higher levels of serum TSH (
P
< 0.05) as compared to patients with HB level <7 g/dl
.
Serum ferritin was correlated negatively with TSH levels (
r
= −0.76,
P
< 0.001) while positively with TT4 (
r
= 0.69,
P
< 0.001) and TT3 (
r
= 0.84,
P
< 0.001) levels. A significant positive correlation was found between serum level of TT3 and transferrin saturation% (
r
= 0.78,
P
< 0.001). Total, as well as performance IQ were significantly lower in patients than controls with
P
<0.05 for each. Significant positive correlations were observed between both total and performance IQ and thyroid hormone levels and iron status parameters.
Conclusion:
Egyptian primary school children with iron deficiency anemia especially severe type are liable to develop subclinical hypothyroidism and intellectual dysfunction. A randomized, double-blind, controlled study is needed to address the question of whether subclinical hypothyroidism associated with iron deficiency anemia should be treated with oral iron only or iron and levothyroxine combination aiming to prevent the combined effects of both conditions on cognitive function of the brain. Moreover, more comprehensive studies are needed to elucidate if the effect of iron deficiency anemia on thyroid status is reversible or not.
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Thyroid ectopia: A case series and literature review
Madhuri Patil, Vageesh Ayyar, Ganapathi Bantwal, Anantha Raman, Belinda George, Vivek Mathew
September-December 2015, 12(3):110-115
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Thyroid ectopia is a dysgenesis of thyroid gland. A series of seventeen patients with ectopic thyroid tissue and dyshormonogenesis is presented here. Patient data were reviewed retrospectively for this descriptive study. At presentation, age of the patients ranged from 2 months to 50 years (mean age -13.7 yr). Male to female ratio is 1: 7.5. Hypothyroidism is present in 94.1% cases whereas 5.88% (one case) cases have thyrotoxicosis. Though dyshormonogenesis was the main reason for reference of these cases to our department, a variety of other symptoms like dysphagia (5.88%), obstructive sleep apnea (5.88%), swelling in the neck (17.6%), slow growth were also present (5.88%). Other than thyroid replacement therapy for hypothyroidism and radioactive iodine therapy for thyrotoxicosis, surgical removal was advised in two cases of persisting obstructive symptoms.
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Double pyramidal lobe of thyroid gland: A rare presentation
Arsheed Hussain Hakeem, Imtiyaz Hussain Hakeem, Fozia Jeelani Wani
January-April 2016, 13(1):25-26
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:10.4103/0973-0354.168887
Knowledge of the variations of the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid assumes importance as it has direct implications on the outcome of the primary surgery and on the postoperative radioiodine ablation. If not recognized and completely removed at the time of initial thyroid surgery, it may be site of residual/recurrent disease and also may interfere with the efficient radioiodine ablation postoperatively. We report a unique case of the double pyramidal lobe of thyroid gland in an operated woman with papillary carcinoma thyroid. Our literature search revealed only one documented case of the double pyramidal lobe. Knowledge and recognition of such a variation is highly useful for clinicians to perform safer and effective thyroid surgery.
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CONSENSUS STATEMENT
Coronavirus disease 2019 and thyroid disease: Position statement of Indian Thyroid Society
Rajesh Rajput, Amit Agarwal, Mohd Ashraf Ganie, CS Bal, DC Sharma, Krishna Seshadri, Jabbar Puttiyaveettil, Narendra Kotwal, KM Prasanna Kumar, RV Jayakumar, Sarita Bajaj, Shashank Joshi, Subhankar Chowdhury, Sujoy Ghosh
January-April 2020, 17(1):4-6
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:10.4103/trp.trp_28_20
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EDITORIAL
The global burden of thyroid disease
Sanjay Kalra, Ambika Gopalakrishnan Unnikrishnan, Rakesh Sahay
September-December 2013, 10(3):89-90
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Spectrum of thyroid disorders: A retrospective study at a medical college hospital
Jimmy Antony, TM Celine, Michale Chacko
May-August 2014, 11(2):55-59
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:10.4103/0973-0354.129725
Background:
The spectrum of thyroid disease varies from underactive thyroidism (hypo) to overactive (hyper) thyroidism. It is a common endocrine disease reported worldwide and leads to major consequences of the human body, if left untreated.
Aim:
The aim is to exhibit the spectrum of thyroid disorders based on age and sex during the period of study in the hospital.
Settings and Design:
This study was conducted in a teaching and medical college hospital in Kerala State during a time period of five years from April 2005 to March 2010.
Materials and Methods:
The medical records department follow the guidelines of World Health Organization-International Classification of Diseases (WHO-ICD)-10 for classification of diseases and collected data were analysed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software (SPSS) package.
Statistical Analysis:
'Z' test applied for finding out the comparison of proportions.
Results:
Out of 1088 thyroid cases, 152 (14%) were males and 936 (86%) were females. In males and females, the highest proportion of cases was reported in 40-60 years, which accounted for 58 cases (38.2%) and 386 cases (41.2%), respectively. The age group <20 years only shows significant difference between male and female (
P
= 0.02). The most commonly observed type of thyroid disorder is non-toxic multinodular goiter (E04.2), which is 528 (48.5%). In females, the most common type of thyroid disorder is non-toxic multi nodular goitre (E04.2) and in males it is hypothyroidism, unspecified (E03.9) is 45 29.6%.
Conclusion:
Public awareness regarding the thyroid disorder is important especially among the females and untreated thyroid disease can produce serious consequences to the health.
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Oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation after total thyroidectomy
Mohamed El-Shinawi, Aly El-Anwar, Mohamed Nada, Tarek Youssef, Essam Fakhry, Salah Raslan, Hatem El-Gohry
September-December 2014, 11(3):98-102
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.138553
Introduction:
Hypocalcemia is an important and common complication following thyroid surgery with reports varying from 0.5% to 75%. Despite being self-limiting in most patients, symptomatic hypocalcemia is of particular concern because of a delay in its manifestation and the consequent need for prolonged patient hospitalization or re-admission.
Aim of the Work:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical usefulness of oral calcium and vitamin D administration after total thyroidectomy in the prevention of post-operative hypocalcemia.
Materials and Methods:
Fifty patients who underwent total thyroidectomy for non-toxic goiters were randomly assigned to routinely receive or not receive oral calcium (1.5 g/d) and vitamin D (0.5 μg/d) for 4 weeks. Hypocalcemic symptoms and signs and total serum calcium levels were monitored and compared between the 2 groups.
Results:
The incidence of symptomatic and laboratory hypocalcemia was lower in the treatment group receiving the supplement than in the control group not receiving the supplement: 6 of 25 patients (24%)
versus
11of 25 (44%). The hypocalcemic symptoms were minimal in the treatment group but more severe in the control group not receiving the supplement. Serum calcium levels decreased in both groups after surgery but were less in the treatment group.
Conclusion:
Routine administration of a supplement containing oral calcium and vitamin D may be effective in reducing the incidence and severity of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.
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Thyroid dysfunction associated with excess fluoride intakes: Scope for primary prevention
Sandeep Sachdeva, Juned Ahmed, Balbir Singh
May-August 2015, 12(2):50-56
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:10.4103/0973-0354.156726
Background:
Preventable thyroid dysfunction has remained a neglected entity worldwide. Excess fluoride consumption over years leads to irreversible thyroid dysfunction.
Materials and Methods:
Subjects (
N
= 275) with thyroid dysfunction were recruited from medicine and endocrinology OPDs/wards and were thoroughly examined. The source and type of water consumed by these subjects was asked and sampled for fluoride analysis.
Results:
A majority (75%) of the subjects were females. Hypothyroidism including subclinical hypothyroidism was the major underlying dysfunction. Majority of the afflicted (53%) consumed ground water as their predominant drinking water source. Fluoride content was well above acceptable limits of potability (1mg/L) in ground water and this correlated positively with elevated serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and negatively with free T3 levels in blood. The correlation was statistically significant (
P
< 0.05).
Conclusion:
Excess of fluoride in drinking water was the plausible cause of hypothyroidism in study individuals. Fluoridation of water for prevention of dental caries is a policy that can be amended for the sake of this larger picture. Thyroid diseases deserve recognition as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of public health importance.
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Study of anemia in primary hypothyroidism
Ram Prakash Patel, Atishay Jain
January-April 2017, 14(1):22-24
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:10.4103/0973-0354.200564
Context:
Thyroid hormones directly or indirectly, through erythropoietin, stimulate growth of erythroid colonies. In the deficiency of thyroid hormones, anemia frequently develops and may be normocytic, hypochromic-microcytic, or macrocytic.
Aims:
In this study, we evaluated the types of anemia and its causes in patients with untreated primary hypothyroidism.
Settings and Design:
This is an observational study conducted at department of general medicine of a tertiary care center. The duration of study was 1 year, November 2015–October 2016.
Subjects and Methods:
Four hundred and seventy-two patients of overt hypothyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism were evaluated for possible inclusion in this study. Out of these 112 participants were recruited for the study after fulfilling inclusion criteria.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Microsoft Excel
®
and SPSS
®
20 for Windows
®
were used for data storage and analysis. The qualitative data were expressed in percentages, and quantitative data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Student's
t
-test and Chi-square test were used to determine statistical difference between variables.
Results:
In our study, anemia frequency was 18% in the subclinical hypothyroid patients and 11% in the overt hypothyroid group. In the subgroup analysis of the hypothyroid patients, anemia of chronic disease was most common anemia in patients with overt and subclinical hypothyroidism.
Conclusions:
Anemia is a common finding in overt hypothyroidism, but anemia is not listed among the consequences of untreated subclinical hypothyroidism. Type and cause of anemia is also different in overt and subclinical hypothyroid patients. Therefore, anemia in hypothyroidism needs to be properly evaluated because treatment varies with etiology of anemia.
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A comparative study on effect of evening versus morning intake of levothyroxine in patients of hypothyroidism
Sajjad Hossain, Manasi Banerjee, Shirsendu Mondal, Animesh Maiti
May-August 2018, 15(2):89-93
DOI
:10.4103/trp.trp_11_18
Background:
Levothyroxine sodium is widely prescribed to treat primary hypothyroidism. Conventionally, levothyroxine is asked to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach. A pilot study showed that levothyroxine intake at bedtime significantly decreased thyrotropin levels and increased free thyroxine (fT) and total triiodothyronine levels. Till date, no large randomized trial investigating the best time of levothyroxine intake, including quality-of-life evaluation has been performed.
Materials and Methods:
The primary objective of this study was to compare the serum thyroid stimulating hormone and fT
4
level between patients taking evening dose of levothyroxine with patients taking morning dose. The secondary objectives were to compare lipid profile between patients of the two groups.
Results:
A total of 147 patients were recruited and randomized into either of the study groups (73 in Group A and 72 in Group B). A total of 58 patients in Group A and 57 patients in Group B were considered for statistical evaluation. There was no statistical difference in achievement of euthyroidism and improvement of thyroid profile between the two groups. Changes in values of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very LDL and high-density lipoprotein were not significantly different between the groups.
Conclusions:
Levothyroxine taken at bedtime improved thyroid hormone level. Serum lipid levels showed no significant changes with bedtime versus morning intake. Clinicians may consider prescribing levothyroxine at bedtime as an alternative to the conventional morning dose.
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Incipient iron deficiency in primary hypothyroidism
Tanveer Hassan Banday, Sadaf Bashir Bhat, Sabreen Bashir Bhat, Shahnawaz Bashir, Shah Naveed
September-December 2018, 15(3):138-141
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.245563
Background:
Hypothyroidism affects around 1% of general population. Anemia in association with hypothyroidism has been studied since 1881. Iron deficiency has multiple adverse affects on thyroid metabolism. It decreases circulating thyroid hormone concentration, blunts thyrotropic response to thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and decreases serum triiodothyronine (T3).
Objectives:
To find the prevalence of iron deficiency in primary hypothyroids.
Material and Methods:
In our study, 70 patients were selected, out of which 50 were females and 20 were males, who were suffering from hypothyroidism. Iron deficiency in the study group was confirmed at baseline using multiple iron status indicators (serum ferritin, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity and percentage saturation). These patients were between age group 18–65 years.
Results:
In our study, only 14 patients (20%) manifested with anemia (which was defined as HB < 12 gm/dl), whereas the prevalence of iron deficiency (with or without anemia) was 34.2%), in which 28.5% were females and 5.70% were males, thus showing that prevalence of iron deficiency (with or without anemia) can be higher than iron deficiency anemia itself, which is supported by literature.
Conclusion:
Iron deficiency was present in a significant portion of patients with primary hypothyroidism. It also concluded that frequency of iron deficiency (with or without anemia) was higher than iron-deficiency anemia.
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Diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in thyroid lesions: A hospital-based study
Komal Singh Likhar, Rakesh A Hazari, Santosh G Gupta, Umashankar Shukla
May-August 2013, 10(2):68-71
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:10.4103/0973-0354.110588
Background:
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is the commonly used test for diagnosis of thyroid nodules. FNAC is a cost-effective procedure that provides specific diagnosis rapidly with minimal complications. Based on the cytology findings, patients can be subjected to surgery only in cases of malignancy, thereby decreasing the rate of surgery and its consequent complications. The purpose of our study was to find the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in thyroid lesions and to compare it with histopathology.
Materials and
Methods:
A retrospective hospital-based study was conducted at Department of Pathology in a tertiary care institute and associated hospital of Bhopal. Data were collected from the records of FNAC and histopathology of thyroid lesions, done in last 4 years duration. Analysis was done by entering data in SPSS software, and Chi-square test was applied to find statistical significance.
Results:
FNAC was done on 234 patients in 4 years duration. The most common thyroid lesions were benign [221 (94.4%)], followed by malignant only [6 (2.6%)], indeterminate [3 (1.3%)], and inadequate [4 (1.7%)]. Out of 221 (94.4%) benign thyroid lesions, 33% were simple colloid goiter, 27.6% goiter with cystic changes, 16.28% nodular colloid goiter, 10.41% lymphocytic thyroiditis, 4.53% thyroglossal cyst, 4.07% colloid goiter with hemorrhage, 0.9% were follicular adenoma, and others formed 3.17%. Out of six (2.6%) malignant thyroid lesions, three were papillary carcinoma and the other three were follicular neoplasm.
Conclusions:
The cytological criterion for the diagnosis of thyroid lesions as benign and malignant by FNAC is a highly reliable method for the diagnosis. FNAC showed sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of 100% in the diagnosis of malignant lesions like papillary carcinoma as well as thyroglossal cyst and abscess.
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Goiter prevalence and current iodine deficiency status among school age children years after the universal salt iodization in Jamnagar district, India
Naresh R Makwana, Viral R Shah, Sumit Unadkat, Harsh D Shah, Sudha Yadav
May-August 2012, 9(2):40-44
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Introduction:
Iodine is an essential micronutrient with an RDA of 100-150 μg for normal human growth and mental development. Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) refers to complex clinical and subclinical disorder caused mainly due to inadequate intake of food with sufficient iodine
. Aims and Objectives:
The objective was to find out the prevalence of goiter in primary school children; to determine median urinary iodine concentration; to assess the level of iodine in salt samples at household.
Materials and Methods:
A 30-cluster survey was done in Jamnagar district in primary school children (6-12 years). A total of 70 children from first to seventh standards (35 boys and 35 girls) and 20 children from the community in each cluster were included. Total 2792 children were taken for the total goiter examination by population proportion to size in each cluster with informed consent. A total of 360 children were tested for the median urinary concentration and 750 salt samples were tested on the spot with a test kit from the households of the study population.
Results:
The total goiter rate was 4.83% among primary school children aged 6-12 years with no significant difference between age and sex. As the age increased the goiter prevalence also increased but the difference was not statistically significant (
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> 0.05). The median urinary iodine excretion level of the district was found 80 mcg/l. It was observed that 81.9% salt samples had more than 15 ppm (as recommended) iodine content.
Conclusion:
The goiter prevalence is less in the study district but low median urinary iodine excretion and use of insufficient iodized salt at households describe the inadequacy in efforts to eliminate IDDs in the district.
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Screening for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy
Anagha Sahasrabuddhe, Shailesh Pitale
January-April 2012, 9(1):15-18
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Introduction:
Thyroid disorders are among the common endocrine disorders in pregnant women. It is now well established that not only overt but subclinical thyroid dysfunction can also have adverse effects on fetal and maternal outcome. Maternal hypothyroidism during pregnancy raises serious concern about long-lasting psycho-neurologic consequences for the progeny, due to the risk of insuf-ficient placental transfer of maternal thyroid hormones to the developing fetus during the first half of gestation. To validate the need of antenatal screening for maternal thyroid dysfunction this study was undertaken to know the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among pregnant women in Central India.
Materials and Methods:
In this ongoing study so far 73 patients in the first trimester of pregnancy have been recruited from Matru Seva Sangh Hospital. Detailed history and examination were done. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) estimation was done by the immunoradiometric assay method.
Results:
Out of 73 patients, 30 (41%) had TSH less than 2 mIU/ml, 35 out of 73 (47.95%) had TSH between 2 mIU/ml and 4 mIU/ml. The TSH value of more than or equal to 4 mIU/ml was seen in 8/73 (10.96%). Two patients also had gestational diabetes. TSH levels were more than 2 in both.
Conclusions:
Prevalence of hypothyroidism is more than 10%. As per recommendations all patients with TSH levels more than 2 should be evaluated for free T4 and thyroid antibody estimation. Screening for thyroid dysfunction should be done early in pregnancy. Looking at the high percentage of abnormal TSH in pregnancies, universal screening should be considered.
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Prevalence of hypothyroidism in pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus in Haryana, Northern India
Sanjay Kalra, Bharti Kalra, Girish Chatley
January-April 2012, 9(1):12-14
DOI
:10.4103/0973-0354.92390
Objectives:
This paper describes the prevalence of hypothyroidism, in young children and adolescents, aged less than 18 years, with type 1 diabetes mellitus, in northern India.
Materials and Methods:
Seventy patients (23 female, 47 male) were screened for hypothyroidism, using serum TSH, as part of a detailed assessment of the clinical profile of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in an endocrine centre located in Haryana, northern India.
Results:
Seven girls were found to have hypothyroidism of varying degree, and two boys had subclinical hypothyroidism.
Conclusion:
Thus, hypothyroidism is found to be a frequent association with type 1 diabetes mellitus in northern India.
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CASE REPORTS
Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome
Satyam Rajvanshi, Rajeev Philip, Gopal K Rai, KK Gupta
May-August 2012, 9(2):53-55
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Thyroid hormone deficiency is an unusual cause of acquired myopathy, although complaints of muscular weakness can be present in up to 40% of patients. Among the patients with myopathy, <10% of the patients develop pseudomuscular hypertrophy known as Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome (KDS) in children and Hoffmann syndrome in adults. We report a case of autoimmune hypothyroidism where weakness and growth failure were predominant complaints, and hypertrophied calf muscles were easily noticeable. Although rare, KDS remains an easy to diagnose and treatable cause of reversible myopathy and therefore, must be considered in differential diagnosis of hereditary myopathies.
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Prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies in young asymptomatic females: A pilot study
Sabeena Shahulhameed, S. A. B. S. Anjali, Poulose K Poulose
January-April 2012, 9(1):9-11
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:10.4103/0973-0354.92389
Studies have shown that autoimmune thyroiditis is diagnosed increasingly in recent times, probably due to facilities available for estimating the thyroid autoantibodies. This is a pilot study to estimate the prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies in young females, without any known thyroid disease or on thyroid medications. A total of 125 women in the age group 15 to 35 years were selected at random. Besides history taking and physical examination, estimation of TSH and antibodies against thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin were done in all the subjects. In 112 subjects (89.6%), thyroid autoantibody positivity was seen-in 52% both antibodies, in 33.6% antithyroid peroxidase alone, and in 4% antithyroglobulin alone were positive. A statistically significant association was found between thyroid autoantibodies and thyromegaly. All subjects with family history of thyroid disorders in their first degree relatives (18) had antibody positivity.
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