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ea0020p99 | Thyroid | ECE2009

The prevalence and the significance of nodular thyroid disease (NTD) in thyroid autoimmune disease (TAD)

Zosin Ioana , Cornianu Marioara , Vlad Mihaela , Balas Melania , Golu Ioana , Amzar Daniela , Schmidt Roland

The aim of this study was to analyze retrospectively (2003–2007) the coexistence of NTD with TAD (Graves’ and Hashimoto’s diseases) in an iodine-replete area.The first study group included 381 cases with Graves’ hyperthyroidism, not previously treated with surgery or radioiodine therapy. The second group comprised 213 patients with hyperplasic Hashimoto’s disease and heterogeneous functionality.NTD was diag...