Abstract
Thyroid dysfunctions are detected in 41% of connective tissue disorders. Majority have autoimmune thyroid dysfunction; however Indian data is missing. Aims & Objectives: To evaluate thyroid dysfunctios in connective tissue disorders. in This study was conducted of patients, having connective tissue disorders like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Dermatomyositis, Sarcoidosis, vasculitis and Spondyloarthropathy were studied. Patients were evaluated for coexisting thyroid dysfunctions. Material & Methods: All patients were tested for T3, T4, and TSH and anti thyroid antibodies having Connective tissue disorders. Result: Our study demonstrates, autoimmune connective tissue diseases have high prevalence of thyroid dysfunctions. Hypothyroidism is the commonest thyroid dysfunction documented in our study. Therefore it is clinically important to screen patients early with systemic autoimmune diseases for the co-existence of thyroid disorders
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