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ea0037ep1001 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

Does vitamin D differ among the different thyroid states? A pilot study in Egyptian patients

Abdelaziz Mohamed Fahmy , Hosney Salwa Seddik , Abdelsalam Mona Mohamed , Alsherbeny Alyaa Ahmed , Rashwan Yassmin Yehia

Introduction: Vitamin D plays an essential role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, immune modulation, and control of other hormonal systems. Vitamin D deficiency is also common for many reasons. On the other hand, thyroid diseases have widespread systemic manifestations including their effect on bone metabolism.Aim: To assess vitamin D status among Egyptian patients with different thyroid states: euthyroid, hypothyroid, or hyperthyroid states.</...