Occurrence of thyroid autoimmunity in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients undergoing interferon-β treatment

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作者
Martinelli, V [1 ]
Gironi, M [1 ]
Rodegher, M [1 ]
Martino, G [1 ]
Comi, G [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Milan, San Raffaele Sci Inst, Clin Neurol Unit 4, I-20132 Milan, Italy
来源
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES | 1998年 / 19卷 / 02期
关键词
multiple sclerosis; interferon beta; autoimmunity; thyroiditis;
D O I
10.1007/BF02427558
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
We analyzed the titer of antithyroid autoantibodies (Abs) and thyroid function in 17 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients undergoing interferon-beta (IFN-beta) treatment and in 40 MS control patients. Basal evaluation revealed normal thyroid function in all patients. Abs were detected in 5 IFN-beta-treated patients (29%) and in 4 MS control patients (10%). Our results indicate that IFN-beta treatment may lead to thyroid autoimmunity. We therefore recommend periodic evaluations of antithyroid Abs and thyroid functionality in IFN-beta-treated MS patients.
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