Vitamin D,selenium,and antidiabetic drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

BACKGROUND Diabetes and thyroiditis are closely related.They occur in combination and cause significant damage to the body.There is no clear treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)with Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT).While single symptomatic drug treatment of the two diseases is less effective,combined drug treatment may improve efficacy.AIM To investigate the effect of a combination of vitamin D,selenium,and hypoglycemic agents in T2DM with HT.METHODS This retrospective study included 150 patients with T2DM and HT treated at The Central Hospital of Shaoyang from March 2020 to February 2023.Fifty patients were assigned to the control group,test group A,and test group B according to different treatment methods.The control group received low-iodine diet guidance and hypoglycemic drug treatment.Test group A received the control treatment plus vitamin D treatment.Test group B received the group A treatment plus selenium.Blood levels of markers of thyroid function[free T3(FT3),thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH),free T4(FT4)],autoantibodies[thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAB)and thyroid globulin antibody(TGAB)],blood lipid index[low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),total cholesterol(TC),triacylglycerol(TG)],blood glucose index[fasting blood glucose(FBG),and hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)]were measured pre-treatment and 3 and 6 months after treatment.The relationships between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3[25(OH)D3]level and each of these indices were analyzed.RESULTS The levels of 25(OH)D3,FT3,FT4,and LDL-C increased in the order of the control group,test group A,and test group B(all P<0.05).The TPOAB,TGAB,TC,TG,FBG,HbA1c,and TSH levels increased in the order of test groups B,A,and the control group(all P<0.05).All the above indices were compared after 3 and 6 months of treatment.Pre-treatment,there was no divergence in serum 25(OH)D3 level,thyroid function-related indexes,autoantibodies level,blood glucose,and blood lipid index between the control group,test groups A and B(all P>0.05).The 25(OH)D3 levels in test groups A and B were negatively correlated with FT4 and TGAB(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combination drug treatment for T2DM with HT significantly improved thyroid function,autoantibody,and blood glucose and lipid levels.

Exploring the relationship between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and male fertility:A meta-analytic and meta-regression perspective on hormonal and seminal factors

Objective:To explore the relationship between Hashimoto's autoimmune hypothyroidism(HT)and male fertility,focusing on hormonal and seminal factors.Methods:A systematic literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,EMBASE,Scopus,Cochrane,and Google Scholar,covering studies published from January 2000 to March 2024.Studies investigating the impact of HT on semen quality parameters and reproductive hormones were included.Pooled effect estimates were calculated using standard mean difference(SMD)and 95%confidence intervals(CI).Results:A total of 8 studies with 8965 participants were included.HT significantly affected semen quality and reproductive hormone levels.Specifically,there was a notable decrease in progressive morphology(SMD=-0.78;95%CI:-1.40 to-0.17;P=0.01)and sperm motility(SMD=-1.151;95%CI:-1.876 to-0.425;P=0.002).In addition,there were no significant changes in reproductive hormones,although there were elevated levels of luteinizing hormone(SMD=0.437;95%CI:0.000 to 0.874;P=0.050)and follicle-stimulating hormone(SMD=0.293;95%CI:-0.171 to 0.758;P=0.216),with a slight impact on testosterone levels(SMD=-1.143;95%CI:-2.487 to 0.200;P=0.095).Conclusions:This systematic review and meta-analysis provides robust evidence of the detrimental effects of HT on semen quality and reproductive hormones,underscoring the necessity for thorough evaluation and management of thyroid function in male infertility assessments.

Vitamin D, selenium in type 2 diabetes and Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Is it effective?

The study by Feng et al,explores treatment approaches for these coexisting conditions.It emphasizes the potential advantages of selenium and vitamin D supplementation but also raises methodological and patient selection concerns.Findings indicate a complex interplay between interventions and disease markers,prompting the need for further research.Despite limitations,the study offers valuable insights into managing the intricate relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.The authors'contributions shed light on potential treatment avenues,although careful consideration of study design and patient characteristics is warranted for future investigations in this domain.

Doctor Song Fuyin's Experience in Treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Based on Qi,Blood Essence and Spirit Syndrome Differentiation Stage Classification

The paper systematically summarizes the experience of Director Song Fuyin in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis which is a typical emotional disease that causes obvious changes in organ morphology and endocrine and body fluid metabolism.It belongs to the category of psychosomatic diseases,and is the embodiment of a series of pathogenesis processes of qi disease,blood disease,essence disease and deformation in TCM theory.The whole course of the disease is dominated by the dialectical relationship of mutual influence,mutual control,mutual root and mutual use among the deity disease,qi disease,blood disease,essence and spiritual disease.Therefore,the treatment emphasizes the dialectical relationship based on qi,blood,essence and spirit.At the beginning,the treatment focuses on regulating qi and clearing heat and eliminating phlegm;at the middle stage,the treatment focuses on replenishing essence and promoting yang and eliminating wind and calming the deity;at the late stage,the treatment focuses on replenishing qi and eliminating phlegm and promoting collages.Flexible use of calming the spirits,regulating qi,dispersing essence,eliminating phlegm,promoting blood and other methods of stage classification treatment,can be targeted,improve the cure rate of the disease.This article aims to clarify the experience of Director Song Fuyin in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis based on syndrome differentiation of qi,blood essence and spirit.

Presence of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy in Hashimoto's thyroiditis

·AIM: To determine the prevalence of ophthalmopathy in Hashimoto’s patients and to make a comparison in subgroups of patients·METHODS: The study involved 110 Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients and 50 control subjects attending to the endocrinology department of the hospital. Subgroup classification of patients was made as euthyroid,subclinic and clinic in Hashimato’s thyroiditis. All patients were evaluated by a single experienced ophthalmologist for the prevalence and characteristics of eye signs.·RESULTS:Theoverallprevalencesofeyechanges were22.7%(25 patients) in patients and 4%(2 persons) in control subjects respectively(P =0.002). In patients the most common symptom was retrobulbar eye pain with or without any eye movement. Thirteen patients had significant upper eyelid retraction(11.8%). Six patients had eye muscle dysfunction as reduced eye movements in up gaze. In control patients one person had proptosis and another had lid retraction. The clinical activity score and classification of the ophthalmopathy did not show any significant differences among subgroups.·CONCLUSION:Theeyesignsweremostlymild(22.7%)and the most common eye sign was the presence of upper eyelid retraction(11.8%). Additionally six patients had eye muscle dysfunction as reduced eye movements in up gaze. Therefore we recommend to make a routine ophthalmic examination in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients in order not to omit the associated ophthalmopathy.

Diagnostic value of traditional Chinese medical dialectical classification in hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with suspicious nodules

Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of traditional Chinese medical(TCM)dialectical classification in Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with suspicious nodules.Methods:The clinical data of patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with thyroid nodules in the Department of Breast and thyroid surgery of Weifang Hospital of traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2018 to December 2019 were collected.The patients were examined by 2 or more experienced TCM doctors,and the four diagnostic data were obtained,and then the relevant syndrome types of the patients were judged according to the data.According to the color Doppler ultrasonographic features of thyroid nodules,the patients who met the indication of fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules were selected and underwent fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules before operation.To analyze the clinical diagnostic value of that the ultrasonic mode used in this study and thyroid cytopathology Bethesda report system combine dialectical classification of traditional Chinese medicine in Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with suspected thyroid nodules.Result:A total of 89 patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with thyroid nodules were collected.according to the ultrasonic mode,the difference between different modes was statistically significant(P<0.05).The mode of color ultrasound is also related to the dialectical classification of traditional Chinese medicine.The patients with high malignant risk score are mainly qi depression and phlegm stagnation,phlegm and blood stasis,while those with low score are exuberant liver fire and heart liver yin deficiency.According to the study of different The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology(TBSRTC)classification,the dialectical classification of patients with higher TBSRTC classification was more inclined to qi depression and phlegm stagnation,phlegm and blood stasis,and there was significant difference between different classification(P<0.05).Conclusion:Qi depression and phlegm obstruction,phlegm and blood stasis have high ultrasound malignant risk score and high TBSRTC classification grade in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicated with suspected thyroid nodules,which has important clinical diagnostic value.

Coexistence of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma in a context of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Papillary thyroid cancer(PTC)represents 80%-85%of thyroid cancer and its prevalence has been rising in the last decades.Primary thyroid lymphoma(PTL)accounts for 3%of extranodal lymphomas and about 5%of thyroid malignancies,having a prevalence of one or two cases per million people.Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue lymphoma represents approximately30%of PTL.Both entities have an indolent course and a very good prognosis.Diagnosis is made by ultrasound and fine needle aspiration(FNA)or surgery specimen pathology.They have also been associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis(HT),but pathogenesis and its links remains to be known.Treatment remains controversial and surgery is generally accepted in cases of disease limited to thyroid,as the present.Patients with thyroid nodules should be observed and followed.If there is an enlargement by ultrasound or clinical symptoms,FNA should be performed promptly.Patients with HT deserve additional surveillance,since this condition is associated with both PTC and PTL.In this case,the management with surgery and radioactive iodine ablation therapy was effective for both entities.Patients with thyroid nodules should be properly evaluated with ultrasound and thyroid function tests.If there is an enlargement of the neck,reported by symptoms or ultrasound,it requires further investigation.HT is associated to both PTC and PTL so if the enlargement of the nodules is on this context additional tests such as FNA should be performed.In this case,the patient was managed with surgery and radioactive iodine ablation therapy and it was effective for both entities.

A STUDY ON THE CLINICAL EFFECT AND IMMUNOLOGICAL MECHANISM IN THE TREATMENT OF HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS BY MOXIBUSTION

71 cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis were treated by moxibustion and their immune functionand thyroid function were observed.It was found that moxibustion was able to reduce thethyroid amibodies in the peripheral blood of the patients with hypothyroidism and to recovertheir thyroid function.It was also found that moxibustion could lower the thyroid antibodysecretory levels and ADCC(antibody-dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity)activities ofthe lymphocytes,in addition,the action of moxibustion in reducing the secretion of thyroidantibodies was related to its action of regulating the proportions of T lymphocyte subsets.The results indicate that the treatment of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by moxihustion is probably accomplished through its effect in regulating the relationship among the T lymphocytesubsets.

Efficacy of Xiaojin Capsules Combined with Selenium Yeast Capsules on 120 Cases of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Abnormal Thyroid Function

[Objectives]To explore the efficacy of Xiaojin Capsules combined with Selenium Yeast Capsules in the treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT)with abnormal thyroid function.[Methods]A total of 180 HT patients who were treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital from December 2020 to December 2021 were selected as the research subjects and randomly divided into the observation group(n=120)and the control group(n=60)in at a tratio of 2∶1 ratio according to their visiting time.The observation group was treated with Xiaojin Capsules(oral,5 capsules each time,twice a day for 12 weeks)and Selenium Yeast Capsules(oral,1 capsule each time,twice a day for 12 weeks).The control group was treated with only Selenium Yeast Capsules(oral,1 capsule each time,twice a day for 12 weeks).[Results]The difference in the levels of thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPO-Ab),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb),serum free triiodothyronine(FT_(3)),serum free thyroxine(FT_(4)),and thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH)between the observation group and control group was statistically significant(P<0.05).The diameters of thyroid between the observation group and the control group before,during and after treatment were significantly different(P<0.05).The total effective rate of the observation group was 82.5%(99/120),which was significantly higher than 56.67%(34/60)in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The cure rate(22.50%)in the observation group was significantly higher than the control group(3.33%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).The ineffective rate of the observation group was 17.50%,which was significantly lower than that of the control group(40.00%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).The markedly effective rate of the observation group was 40.83%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(31.67%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The effective rate in the observation group was 191%,and the effective rate in the control group was 21.67%,and the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).[Conclusions]Xiaojin Capsules combined with Selenium Yeast Capsules in the treatment of HT can eliminate or alleviate the clinical symptoms and signs,significantly reduce the levels of TPO-Ab and TGAb in serum,restore thyroid function,improve thyroid shape and structure in the treatment of HT,and the clinical effect is satisfactory.

Treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis traditional Chinese and western medicine:A review

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a common Autoimmune disease,and clinical related research has made great progress.This article summarizes the clinical and experimental studies on Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in recent years,summarizes in five aspects from its western medicine pathogenesis(Genetics,Environment,Gender,Immunity,mi RNA),traditional Chinese medicine etiology and pathogenesis,western medicine treatment(Glucocorticoid therapy,Chemokine receptor antagonist therapy,Nutrition therapy),traditional Chinese medicine therapy(Treatment by type,Treatment by stages,Treatment by liver,Treatment by spleen and kidney,Treatment by gas,blood,phlegm and blood stasis,Prescription of experience,Characteristic theory of physician and Characteristic therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine)and combine traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment,and puts forward the integrated treatment of traditional Chinese and western medicine is the general trend of future diagnosis and treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis.

DNA Methylation of KLRC1 and KLRC3 in Autoimmune Thyroiditis:Perspective of Different Water Iodine Exposure

Objective This study aimed to identify differentially methylated genes(DMGs) associated with natural killer cells in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis(AIT), focusing on the influence of varying water iodine exposure levels.Methods Participants were divided into categories based on median water iodine(MWI)concentrations: iodine-fortified areas(IFA, MWI < 10 μg/L), iodine-adequate areas(IAA, 40 ≤ MWI ≤ 100μg/L), and iodine-excessive areas(IEA, MWI > 300 μg/L). A total of 176 matched AIT cases and controls were recruited and divided into 89, 40, and 47 pairs for IFA, IAA, and IEA, respectively. DMGs were identified using 850K Bead Chip analysis for 10/10 paired samples. Validation of DNA methylation and m RNA expression levels of the DMGs was conducted using Methyl Target^(TM) and QRT-PCR for 176/176paired samples.Results KLRC1, KLRC3, and SH2D1B were identified as significant DMGs. Validation revealed that KLRC1 was hypomethylated and highly expressed, whereas KLRC3 was hypermethylated and highly expressed in individuals with AIT. Furthermore, KLRC1 was hypomethylated and highly expressed in both IFA and IEA.Conclusion The DNA methylation status of KLRC1 and KLRC3 may play crucial roles in AIT pathogenesis. Additionally, DNA methylation of KLRC1 seems to be influenced by different iodine concentrations in water.

Vitamin D and selenium for type 2 diabetes mellitus with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis:Dosage and duration insights

This letter discusses the publication by Feng et al.Iodine,selenium,and vitamin D are closely associated with thyroid hormone production in humans;however,the efficacy of selenium and vitamin D supplementation for type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis(HT)remains controversial.In the retrospective study we discuss herein,the authors highlighted significant improvements in thyroid function,thyroid antibodies,blood glucose,and blood lipid in T2DM patients with HT following addition of vitamin D and selenium to their antidiabetic regimens,underscoring the value of these supplements.Our team is currently engaged in research exploring the relationship between micronutrients and HT,and we have obtained invaluable insights from the aforementioned study.Based on this research and current literature,we recommend a regimen of 4000 IU/day of vitamin D and 100-200μg/day of selenium for over three months to six months for patients with HT,particularly for those with concurrent T2DM.

Two Case Studies of Painless Thyroiditis with Special Presentation

This article reports two cases of painless thyroiditis with special manifestations. Patient 1 was a 76-year-old female patient who presented with palpitations and chest tightness and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism by thyroid ultrasound and electrocardiogram, which is a painless thyroiditis with atrial fibrillation as the first symptom. Patient 2 is a 44-year-old male patient, with only palpitations, diagnosed as T3 thyroiditis by liver function and thyroid function tests, and accompanied by abnormal liver function, belonging to the painless thyroiditis with elevated FT3 only. This article points out that painless thyroiditis has multiple manifestations and is easily misdiagnosed as other diseases. Therefore, patients with symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness should undergo cytologic or pathologic examination in time to avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.

A Case of Podocytic Infolding Glomerulopathy with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

To the Editor:Podocytic infolding glomerulopathy (PIG)was proposed as a new disease entity in 2008,[1] and great attention has been paid to PIG because of the rare pathological changes to glomeruli associated with it.PIG is characterized by specific changes to the thickened glomerular basement membrane (GBM), including microspheres,microtubular structures,and podocytic infolding.However,the clinical features and pathogenesis of PIG still remain unclear.To elucidate the characteristics of this glomerulopathy,accumulating more information from reported cases is necessary.Herein,we present a case of glomerulopathy showing podocytic infolding in association with primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS)and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Reflection and prospect on acupuncture-moxibustion in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Objective： To categorize and summarize the clinical and mechanism studies of the past 30 years on the treatment of Hashimoto＇s thyroiditis（HT） with moxibustion, moxibustion plus medication, and acupuncture plus medication, etc., and to analyze the current problems. Methods： The clinical and laboratory studies related to the treatment of HT with acupuncture-moxibustion therapies published before June 2015 were retrieved from MEDLINE, Excerpta Medica Database（EMBASE）, China National Knowledge Infrastructure（CNKI）, Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database（Wanfang） and Chongqing VIP Database（CQVIP）. Results： Moxibustion, moxibustion plus medication, and acupuncture plus medication can produce certain therapeutic effects in treating HT. Conclusion： The research on the treatment of HT with acupuncture-moxibustion therapies is rather limited in the amount and content. In the future, standardization should be fortified, specific moxibustion research needs deepening, and the action mechanism of moxibustion should be emphasized.

Effect of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis on Efficacy of 131I Ablation Therapy in Intermediate- and High-Risk of Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis on efficacy of 131I ablation in intermediate- and high-risk of thyroid papillary carcinoma patients. The findings will help to develop a personalized treatment plan for patients with thyroid papillary carcinoma complicated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Material and Methods: From January 2016 to December 2020, patients who were diagnosed with intermediate- and high-risk PTC with lymph node metastasis were analyzed retrospectively, excluding patients with incomplete clinical data, distant metastasis, positive TGAb, TSH Results: A total of 525 patients (166 males and 359 females) were included in the study, including 368 patients in ER group (70.1%) and 157 patients in NER group (29.9%). Eleven factors including combining Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, pre-ablative Tg levels, sex, tumor diameter, extraglandular invasion, multifocal, bilateral lesions, central lymph node metastasis, lateral lymph node metastasis, lymph node metastasis rate, thyroglobulin were statistically different between ER group and NER group with significance at P Conclusion: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Ps-Tg level and lateral lymph node metastasis are potential predictors for short-term efficacy of 131I treatment in intermediate- and high-risk thyroid papillary carcinoma. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, high Ps-Tg level and increased number of lateral lymph node metastasis reduce the efficacy of 131I therapy in patients with intermediate and high risk thyroid papillary carcinoma.

Correlation of BRAF^(V600E) mutation and clinical characteristics in coexistence of papillary thyroid carcinoma and Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Objective To investigate the correlation of BRAFV600Emutation with papillary thyroid carcinoma and coexisting Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical characteristics was made in 50patients with PTC and coexisting HT(research group)and 150 PTC patients(control group)from March,2011to March,2012,regarding the difference in BRAFV600E mutation.Results In research group,the sensitivity of ultrasound in detecting lymphatic metastasis was 88.9%,

适碘地区老年人甲状腺结节的患病率及危险因素调查

目的:调查江苏适碘地区农村老年人群甲状腺结节和甲状腺癌的患病率,并分析甲状腺结节患病的危险因素。方法:采用整群抽样的方法对江苏适碘地区进行横断面调查研究,选取2 590例60岁及以上的常驻居民进行体检与生化检查,采用甲状腺影像学报告及数据系统(Thyroid Imaging Reporting And Data System,TI-RADS)分类方法对甲状腺结节进行分类评估,并对部分甲状腺结节进行超声引导下活检病理检查,采用Logistic回归分析甲状腺结节的危险因素。结果:2 590例受者中共检出甲状腺结节883例,总体患病率为34.09%(883/2 590),女性患病率明显高于男性(χ^(2)=27.885,P=0.000),有甲状腺结节组和无甲状腺结节组相比,身高、体质指数、空腹血糖、糖化血红蛋白、空腹胰岛素、甘油三酯、25羟维生素D差异有统计学意义(分别为t=5.337、P=0.000,t=-5.160、P=0.000,t=-2.341、P=0.019,t=-4.993、P=0.000,t=-2.384、P=0.020,t=-2.940、P=0.003,t=6.432,P=0.000)。男性甲状腺结节的患病率随年龄的增加而增加。老年人甲状腺癌的总体检出率为0.34%。Logistic回归分析结果显示,体质指数和糖化血红蛋白是甲状腺结节患病的危险因素(OR=1.054,95%CI=1.028~1.081,P<0.01;OR=1.257,95%CI=1.117~1.414,P<0.01)。结论:甲状腺结节是老年人常见的甲状腺疾病,但甲状腺癌的患病率总体较低。糖脂代谢紊乱与甲状腺结节的患病密切相关。

海藻玉壶汤治疗桥本甲状腺炎临床研究

目的:探讨海藻玉壶汤对桥本甲状腺炎疗效及对甲状腺自身免疫性抗体、Th1/Th2相关细胞因子的影响。方法:将94例桥本甲状腺炎患者按随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组各47例。对照组患者服用硒酵母片和左旋甲状腺素钠片进行治疗,观察组在此基础上服用海藻玉壶汤,两组疗程均为3个月。比较两组中医症状积分、治疗总有效率,以及甲状腺球蛋白抗体(TGAb)、甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体(TPO-Ab)、游离三碘甲状腺原氨酸(FT3)、游离四碘甲状腺原氨酸(FT4)、促甲状腺激素(TSH)、白细胞介素-10(IL-10)、白细胞介素-12(IL-12)、γ干扰素(IFN-γ)水平,并观察不良反应情况。结果:治疗后两组甲状腺肿大、咽部异物感、胸闷胁痛、乏力评分,以及血清TGAb、TPO-Ab、TSH、IL-12、IFN-γ水平均较治疗前降低,且观察组低于对照组(均P<0.05);两组血清FT3、FT4、IL-10水平均较治疗前升高,且观察组高于对照组(均P<0.05);观察组治疗总有效率95.74%,对照组82.98%,观察组疗效优于对照组(P<0.05);两组均未出现不良反应事件。结论:海藻玉壶汤联合常规西药治疗桥本甲状腺炎疗效较好,可降低甲状腺自身抗体水平并恢复甲状腺功能,其机制可能是通过下调Th1型细胞因子、上调Th2型细胞因子以改善甲状腺功能。

甲状腺结节超声恶性危险分层指南对甲状腺乳头状癌的诊断价值:C-TIRADS与ATA指南比较

目的探讨甲状腺结节超声恶性危险分层中国指南(C-TIRADS)和美国甲状腺协会(ATA)指南对甲状腺乳头状癌(PTC)的诊断价值。资料与方法回顾性收集2019年7月—2021年5月联勤保障部队第九〇九医院甲状腺结节术后且有明确病理结果的259例患者(339个结节),分为甲状腺良性结节组150例(210个结节)和PTC组109例(129个结节),分析两组一般资料和结节声像图特征,分别用两种指南对结节进行分类并与手术病理结果进行对照,绘制受试者工作特征曲线评价两种指南对PTC的诊断价值。结果两组恶性声像图特征中,实性、边缘模糊/不规则或甲状腺外侵犯、垂直位、低或极低回声、微钙化差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=123.67、132.71、103.82、4.58、137.93,P均<0.05),以PTC组多见;与C-TIRADS不同,ATA指南对61个结节(61/339,17.99%)分类不明确;C-TIRADS和ATA指南的曲线下面积分别为0.952(0.924~0.972)、0.942(0.911~0.964),差异无统计学意义(Z=0.943,P=0.346);两者的最佳截断值为4b类和高度可疑,C-TIRADS的敏感度最高[0.930(120/129)比0.822(106/129)],ATA指南的特异度最高[0.857(180/210)比0.943(198/210)],差异均有统计学意义(χ^(2)=6.99、8.57,P均<0.01),两组准确度[0.885(300/339)比0.897(300/339)]差异无统计学意义(χ^(2)=0.24,P=0.622)。结论C-TIRADS和ATA指南对PTC均有很高的诊断效能,但C-TIRADS适用于所有甲状腺结节的声像图表现,且受超声医师临床经验影响小,更易在临床推广使用。