ea0063gp178 | Benign Thyroid Disorders | ECE2019
Giuffrida Giuseppe
, Magazzu Giuseppe
, Campenni Alfredo
, Lucanto Maria Cristina
, Trimarchi Francesco
, Cannavo Salvatore
, Ruggeri Rosaria Maddalena
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF), a monogenic disease from mutations in the CFTR gene on chromosome 7, causes pancreatic insufficiency and impaired nutrients absorption. Unlike other malabsorption disorders, no data are available in literature on L-T4 absorption in CF. This study analyzed L-T4 absorption and requirement in hypothyroid CF patients.Methods: Ten CF patients (7 F, 3 M; mean age 37 yr), with autoimmune (n=6) or post-thyroidectomy (<e...