Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: To find a relation between thyroid parameters (thyroxin serum level, thyroid antibodies, thyroid gland volume and ultrasound texture) and serum level of selenium.Background: Selenium deficiency can lead to a decrease of triiode-thyronine in peripheral tissues. Changes in thyroid hormone production can be reflected in followed thyroid parameters.Methods: In 33 patients ultrasound examination of thyroid gland was performed...

Background: Autoantibodies directed against complement C1q (anti-C1q) have been described in a number of systemic autoimmune disorders. In systemic lupus erythematosus, they are strongly associated with proliferative lupus nephritis. However, no study has focused on the presence of anti-C1q in organ specific autoimmune disorders. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-C1q in autoimmune thyroid disorders (AITD).Methods: Serum levels...