Association between Vitiligo and Thyroid Autoimmunity
Joint Authors
Kasumagic-Halilovic, Emina
Ovcina-Kurtovic, Nermina
Prohic, Asja
Begovic, Begler
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Vitiligo is a common skin disorder characterized by macular depigmentation of the skin.
The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, but there is evidence that autoimmunity and endocrine disfunction may be involved.
Objective.
The aim of this study was to determine whether vitiligo is statistically associated with thyroid autoimmunity.
Method.
In a prospective case-control study, we compared the frequency of thyroid autoantibodies (thyroglobulin antibody, anti-Tg and thyroid peroxidase antibody, and anti-TPO) in 33 patients with vitiligo and in 33 healthy volunteers.
Thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were measured in all subjects.
Results.
Thyroid functional abnormalities were found in 6 (18.18%) patients.
Anti-Tg and anti-TPO were positive in 9 (27.27%) and 8 (24.24%) patients, respectively.
In control group, only one subject (3.03%) had abnormalities in thyroid hormonal status, and two subjects had positive thyroid autoantibodies.
Compared with the control group, the frequency of both anti-Tg and anti-TPO was significantly higher in those with vitiligo (P<.05).
Conclusion.
This study shows a significant association between vitiligo and thyroid autoimmunity, and that tests to detect thyroid autoantibodies are relevant in patients with vitiligo.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kasumagic-Halilovic, Emina& Prohic, Asja& Begovic, Begler& Ovcina-Kurtovic, Nermina. 2011. Association between Vitiligo and Thyroid Autoimmunity. Journal of Thyroid Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kasumagic-Halilovic, Emina…[et al.]. Association between Vitiligo and Thyroid Autoimmunity. Journal of Thyroid Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kasumagic-Halilovic, Emina& Prohic, Asja& Begovic, Begler& Ovcina-Kurtovic, Nermina. Association between Vitiligo and Thyroid Autoimmunity. Journal of Thyroid Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509738