Prevalence of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in liver transplant recipients and associated risk factors.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and associated risk factors are unknown in liver transplant recipients. We aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and associated risk factors in liver transplant recipients and to compare it with controls from the general population. As part of the Danish Comorbidity in Liver Transplant Recipients (DACOLT) Study, all Danish liver transplant recipients over the age of 20 were invited for measurements of concentrations of thyrotropin and thyroid hormones. The prevalence of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism was compared to age- and sex-matched controls from the Copenhagen General Population Study. Using logistic regression adjusted for age, sex, smoking, and body-mass index, we investigated potential risk f

SUBMITTER: Suarez-Zdunek MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10991542 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature