ea0049ep1439 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017
Ben Hamou Adrien
, Dhaenens Claire Marie
, Espiard Stephanie
, Benomar Kanza
, Tiffreau Vincent
, Caiazzo Robert
, Aubert Sebastien
, Vantyghem Marie Christine
Background and purpose: Type 1 myotonic dystrophy (MD), associates neuromuscular, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine disorders. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders and of any causal factors.Methods: A retrospective single centre study was conducted, between 2000 and 2016, in 127 MD patients, diagnosed by familial genetic screening after informed consent. Clinical examination, TSH assay, 120-min glucose and insulin l...