Endocrine Abstracts

Thirty five patients (33 women, 2 men) age 26–67 who had calcifications in the thyroid gland in a result of ultrasound examination, the levels of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and microliters (Ca++, Mg++ and Phosphorus) have been determined as well. The level of 25(OH) in the studied groups were significantly reduced and was within the following range; 14 ± 7 ng/ml. Twenty five patients had hyperparathyroidism, which indicated ...

Background: Vitamin D deficiency contributes to elastographic hardening of thyroid nodules in patients with hypothyroidism. In such patients, the nodules are elastographically consistent with type 3b. Vitamin D regulation promotes the transition of nodules from type 3b to type 3a.Objectives: The objective of the present study is to determine the effect of low level of vitamin D on calcium and phosphate metabolism.Methods...