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Copyright Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017

Abstract

Introduction: chronic urticaria (CU) is a skin disorder characterized by transient, pruritic wheals persisting for longer than 6 weeks. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, but there is evidence that autoimmunity and endocrine dysfunction may be involved. Aim: the aim of this study was to determine whether chronic urticaria is statistically associated with thyroid autoimmunity. Patients and methods: in a prospective case-control study, we compared the frequency of thyroid auto-antibodies (thyroglobulin antibody, anti-Tg and thyroid peroxidase antibody, anti-TPO) in 70 patients with chronic urticaria and in 70 healthy volunteers. Thyroid auto-antibodies and thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4), triiodthyronine (T3) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were measured in all subjects. Results: thyroid functional abnormalities were found in 8 (11.43%) patients. Anti-Tg and anti-TPO were positive in 16 (23%) and 21 (30%) patients, respectively. In control group, only one subject (1.42%) had abnormalities in thyroid hormonal status, and two subjects (2.86%) had positive thyroid auto-antibodies. Compared with the control group, the frequency of both anti-Tg and anti-TPO was significantly higher in those with chronic urticaria (P < 0.05). Conclusion: this study shows a significant association between chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity, and that tests to detect thyroid auto-antibodies are relevant in patients with chronic urticaria.

Details

Title
Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Chronic Urticaria
Author
Halilovic, Emina K; Beslic, Nermina; Kurtovic, Nermina O
Pages
29-31
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina
ISSN
0350199X
e-ISSN
19865961
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1872232305
Copyright
Copyright Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017