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ea0035p908 | Pituitary Clinical (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by IPSEN</emphasis>) | ECE2014

High prevalence of autoimmune thyroid diseases in females with prolactinomas: results from a cross-sectional case–control prospective study in a single tertiary referral centre

Elenkova Atanaska , Atanasova Iliana , Kirilov Georgi , Natchev Emil , Ivanova Ralitsa , Kovatcheva Rusanka , Borissova Anna-Maria , Tcharaktchiev Dimitar , Dimitrov Hristo , Zacharieva Sabina

Background: Experimental studies have demonstrated that prolactin is a potent immunomodulator influencing both humoral and cell-mediated responses. In accordance with these data, our retrospective studies revealed higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroid diseases in prolactinoma patients compared to general population.Design: A prospective cross-sectional caseĀ–control study was carried out in a single tertiary referral centre.A...