Abstract
Objective: the aim of present study is to determine possible contributions of INF-γ inducible chemochine CXCL-10 in the thyroid color doppler ultrasound (CDU) parameters typical of autoimmune disorders. Methods: we studied a consecutive series of 25 patients with autoimmune thyroid disease and 10 healthy control subjects. All subjects underwent a thyroid CDU examination by the same investigator, who was unaware of the laboratory values at the time of the examination. Moreover, all subjects underwent a clinical evaluation, CXCL-10 and thyroid hormonal assessment. Results: CXCL-10 levels were significantly higher in patients with autoimmune diseases and as well as in subjects with an increased thyroid vascularization at CDU. Moreover, CXCL-10 levels were significantly (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-350 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Endocrine Journal |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Autoimmune thyroid diseases
- Chemokines
- CXCL-10
- Thyroid color doppler ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology