Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The thyroid gland plays an important role in metabolism of human body. Abnormal growth of this gland is called Goiter. Iodine deficiency was thought to be the main cause of goiter. However, despite years of salt iodization, goiter continues to be a major public health, worldwide. As the thyroid gland is the most common organ affected by autoimmune diseases, it is suggested that autoimmunity can disturb thyroid function and develop to goiter. This study tries to i...