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ea0016p740 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Serum ghrelin levels are increased in hypothyroid patient and become normalized after L-thyroxin treatment

Gjedde Signe , Vestergaard Esben Thyssen , Gormsen Lars Christian , Riis Anne Lene , Rungby Jorgen , Moller Niels , Weeke Jorgen , Jorgensen Jens Otto

Context: An interaction between gut-derived ghrelin, which is implicated in the regulation of short- and long-term energy balance, and thyroid function has previously been reported in patients with hyperthyroidism, in whom ghrelin levels are reversibly suppressed. In the present study, we measured total serum ghrelin levels and pertinent metabolic indices in hypothyroid patients before end after L-thyroxin replacement.Patients and methods:...