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ea0073oc10.6 | Oral Communications 10: Thyroid | ECE2021

Impact of allogeneic stem cell transplantation on thyroid function

Felicetti Francesco , Zavattaro Marco , Faraci Danilo , Gatti Filippo , Dellacasa Chiara , Busca Alessandro , Arvat Emanuela , Rosso Daniela , Marinelli Lorenzo , Margherita Dionisi-Vici , Giaccone Luisa , Bruno Benedetto , Brignardello Enrico

IntroductionPrimary hypothyroidism, which is one of the main endocrine complications of allogenic stem cells transplantation (allo-SCT), has been largely studied in children. Conversely, data on adults are still limited with a reported incidence widely ranging between 9 and 47%. Older age, multiple allo-SCT, chronic Graft vs Host Disease (cGVHD), prolonged immunosuppressive therapy and high-dose total body irradiation (TBI) have been indicated as potenti...