Association between systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction in pediatric population: a single center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients are more likely than the general population to suffer from thyroid illness. The major goal was to assess the thyroid dysfunctions due to immunological factors in Egyptian SLE children and how they are related to the course and severity of the illness.

Methods

Fifty children and adolescents with SLE are included in this cross-sectional observational study. Every patient underwent a thorough physical examination and a comprehensive history taking. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) approach was used to evaluate the thyroid profile, anti-thyroglobulin (Anti-TG), and anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies.

Results

Of the 50 patients, the female: male ratio (F: M = 7:1) was 44 females and 6 males (12%)

SUBMITTER: Shamma RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373283 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature