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ea0026p419 | Thyroid (non cancer) | ECE2011

The incidence of thyroid nodules in autoimmune thyroiditis in one endemic area

Krassas G E , Pontikides N , Memi E , Bougoulia M , Tziomalos K , Boboridis K

Introduction: The coexistence of thyroid nodules and autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD) has been widely reported. The aim of our study was to retrospectively evaluate the incidence of thyroid nodules associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. Sibiu county is a well known mild iodine deficiency area from Romania.Material and methods: We retrospectively analysed data from 600 patients (25–79 years) with autoimmune thyroiditis in University County Hospital ...