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ea0070aep1093 | Hot topics (including COVID-19) | ECE2020

Autoimmune thyroiditis has a protective role on papillary thyroid cancer: Insights from a new mouse model

Pani Fabiana , Yasuda Yoshinori , Di Dalmazi Giulia , Gabrielson Kathleen , Chalan Paulina , Mariotti Stefano , Caturegli Patrizio

The relationship between papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and autoimmune thyroiditis remains controversial. To gain mechanistic insights, we developed a mouse model by combining three strains: BRAFv600E knock-in and TPO-CRE-ER transgenic to induce PTC upon tamoxifen injection, and NOD.H2h4 congenic to induce thyroiditis upon iodine administration.A total of 113 mice of the desired genotype (BRAF mutant homozygous, CRE transgenic hemiz...

ea0081p718 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Clinical presentation and significance of thyroid dysfunctions secondary to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade cancer immunotherapy

Di Dalmazi Giulia , Elena Sorbo Sofia , Dudiez Andrea , Ciappini Beatrice , Cipolloni Ilaria , Russo Gianluca , Luisi Dimitri , Napolitano Giorgio , Bucci Ines

Background: Thyroid dysfunctions are among the most common immune-related adverse events (irAEs) following the administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for malignancies. The pathogenesis of thyroid irAEs remains unclear and the clinical course can be multifaceted.Aim: Aims of this study were a) to describe the incidence and the clinical course of thyroid irAEs b) to determine the association between thyroid irAEs and overall survival (OS).</...

ea0081p719 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Serum FT3 levels and FT3/FT4 ratio as predictors for poor prognosis in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Milo Marica , Di Dalmazi Giulia , Febo Fabrizio , Coluzzi Sara , Carrieri Federica , Terrenzio Marco , Ferrandu Giovanna , Spacone Antonella , Napolitano Giorgio , Parruti Giustino

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can involve multiple organs and systems, including the endocrine system. In particular, thyroid dysfunctions are frequently seen in COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate thyroid function in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and to correlate thyroid function with inflammatory status, blood count parameters and mortality.Materials and methods: Data of COVID-19 patients admitted to the hosp...