Patología tiroidea en el síndrome de ovario poliquístico

Objetivo: Determinar la función y ecoestructura tiroidea en pacientes con síndrome de ovario poliquístico, así como la asociación con la resistencia a la insulina. Métodos: Se determinó función y ecoestructura tiroidea en 64 pacientes con diagnóstico reciente de síndrome de ovario poliquístico, sin tratamiento, divididas en dos grupos de 32 pacientes cada uno según la presencia de resistencia a la insulina, el grupo 1(G1) con HOMA-IR >2,5 y grupo 2 (G2)con HOMA-IR<2,5. Resultados: Se observó en la función tiroidea, en el G1, 15/32 (46,9 %) pacientes con TSH>2,5 μUI/mL. Para el G2 7/32 (21,9 %) pacientes con TSH>2,5 μUI/mL, (P=0,035). La presencia de AntiTPO positivos se identificó en 11/32 (34,4 %) pacientes del G1 y 6/32 (18,8 %) del G2 (P=0,15), con un total de 53,2 % de enfermedad tiroidea autoinmune identificada de manera independiente a la presencia de resistencia a la insulina. La evaluación ecográfica de la glándula tiroides, reveló la presencia de nódulos en 12/32 (37,6 %) de las pacientes del G1, y 4/32 (12,5 %) del G2 (P= 0,025). Se observó sobrepeso y obesidad en 74,99 % de las pacientes del G1 y 37,49 % del G2 (P= 0,001). Otros parámetros fueron evaluados, como el hirsutismo, el cual se identificó en 96,9 % pacientes del G1, y 62,5 % en el G2 (P=0,002). El índice de andrógenos libres (IAL) fue >3,8 en 20/32 (62,5 %) pacientes del G1 y 14/32 (43,8 %) en el G2 (P=0,13). Conclusiones: La prevalencia de enfermedad tiroidea autoinmune en síndrome de ovario poliquístico es mayor a la identificada en la población general, las bases moleculares se direccionan a un gen común, sin embargo, esto aun no ha sido bien aclarado. Los efectos de la resistencia a la insulina en síndrome de ovario poliquístico no se limitan a la función ovárica, su relación con valores elevados de TSH y cambios ecográficos de la glándula tiroides, en especial para la presencia de patología nodular, justifica su evaluación para un correcto abordaje terapéutico.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine thyroid function and echostructure in policystic ovary syndrome, as well as the association of these with insulin resistance. Methods: Echostructure and thyroid function were determined in 64 patients newly diagnosed with policystic ovary syndrome, without treatment, divided into two groups of 32 patients each according to the presence of insulin resistance, group 1 (G1) with HOMA-IR> 2.5 and Group 2 (G2) with HOMA-IR <2.5. Results: The thyroid function in the G1 was, 15/32 (46.9 %) patients with TSH> 2.5 mUI / mL. For G2 7/32 (21.9 %) patients with TSH> 2.5 mUI / mL (P = 0.035). The presence of positive AntiTPO identified in 11/32 (34.4 %) patients in G1 and 6/32 (18.8 %) of G2 (P = 0.15), a total of 53.2 % of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (ATD) independently of the presence of insulin resistance. Ultrasound evaluation of the thyroid gland, revealed the presence of nodules in 12/32 (37.6 %) of G1, and 4/32 (12.5 %) of G2 (P = 0.025). Overweight and obesity was observed in 74.99 % of patients in the G1 and G2 37.49 % (P = 0.001). Other parameters were assessed, as hirsutism, which was identified in 96.9 % of patients in G1 and G2 62.5 % (P = 0.002). The free androgen index was> 3.8 in 20/32 (62.5 %) patients in G1 and 14/32 (43.8 %) in G2 (P = 0.13). Conclusions: The prevalence of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in policystic ovary syndrome is higher than in the general population, the molecular basis point to a common gene, however this has not yet been well clarified. The effects of insulin resistance in policystic ovary syndrome are not limited to ovarian function, its relationship with elevated TSH and ultrasound changes of the thyroid gland, especially for the presence of nodular pathology justifies its evaluation for correct therapeutic approach.

Usefulness of preoperative serum calcitonin in patients with nodular thyroid disease without suspicious history or cytology for medullary thyroid carcinoma / Utilidade da calcitonina sérica pré-operatória em pacientes com doença nodular tireoidiana sem história ou citologia suspeitas para carcinoma medular de tireoide

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of preoperative serum calcitonin (sCT) in patients with nodular disease without suspicion of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in history or cytology. PATIENTS AND METHODS: sCT was measured before thyroidectomy in 494 patients with nodular disease who had no family history of MTC or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, and no cytological suspicion of MTC. RESULTS: Basal sCT was < 10 ng/mL in 482 patients and none of them had MTC. One patient with basal sCT > 100 pg/mL had MTC. Among the 11 patients with basal sCT between 10 and 100 pg/mL, MTC was diagnosed in only one. The two patients with MTC were submitted to total thyroidectomy, combined with elective lymph node dissection indicated exclusively based on hypercalcitoninemia, and sCT was undetectable after six months. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative sCT is useful for the detection of sporadic MTC in patients with nodular disease, even in the absence of suspicious history or cytology.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilidade da calcitonina sérica (sCT) pré-operatória em pacientes com doença nodular sem suspeita de carcinoma medular de tireoide (CMT) pela história e citologia. PACIENTES E MÉTODOS: Antes da tireoidectomia, sCT foi dosada em 494 pacientes com doença nodular, sem história familiar de CMT ou neoplasia endócrina múltipla tipo 2 e sem citologia suspeita para CMT. RESULTADOS: sCT basal foi < 10 ng/ml em 482 pacientes e nenhum possuía CMT. Um paciente com sCT basal > 100 pg/ml realmente possuía CMT. Dos 11 pacientes com sCT basal entre 10 e 100 pg/ml, CMT foi diagnosticado em apenas um. Os dois pacientes com CMT foram submetidos à tireoidectomia total com dissecção eletiva de linfonodos, indicada exclusivamente pela hipercalcitoninemia, e após seis meses apresentaram sCT indetectável. CONCLUSÕES: Em pacientes com doença nodular, mesmo sem história ou citologia suspeitas, a sCT pré-operatória é útil para detecção do CMT esporádico.

Radioiodine therapy in elderly patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism due to non-voluminous nodular goiter and its effect on bone metabolism / Terapia com radioiodo em pacientes idosos com hipertireoidismo subclínico por bócio nodular não volumoso e efeito sobre o metabolismo ósseo

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate 131I therapy in elderly patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) due to nodular disease and who did not receive antithyroid drugs (ATDs), and the effect of the treatment on bone metabolism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty-six patients with TSH ≤ 0.1 mIU/L and non-voluminous goiter (< 60 cm³) were studied. Bone mineral density (BMD) was assessed in 17 women with osteopenia. RESULTS: Mean 24-h 131I uptake was 17.5%. Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis were reported by two (5.5%) patients in the first week after therapy. One year after radioiodine treatment, SCH was resolved in 30 (83.3%) patients, and hypothyroidism was detected in one (2.7%). In the patients in whom TSH returned to normal, femoral and lumbar spine BMD increased by 1.9% and 1.6%, respectively, in average. CONCLUSIONS: In elderly patients with SCH and non-voluminous goiter, radioiodine not preceded by ATDs is a safe and effective therapeutic alternative. Resolution of SCH has beneficial effects on BMD in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a terapia com 131I em idosos com hipertireoidismo subclínico (HSC) por doença nodular que não receberam drogas antitireoidianas (DATs) e o efeito no metabolismo ósseo. SUJEITOS E MÉTODOS: Trinta e seis pacientes com TSH ≤ 0,1 mUI/L e bócio não volumoso (< 60 cm³) foram estudados. Dezessete mulheres com osteopenia foram submetidas à avaliação da densidade mineral óssea (DMO). RESULTADOS: Captação média de 131I em 24 h foi 17,5%. Sintomas de tireotoxicose foram reportados por dois pacientes (5,5%) na primeira semana após a terapia. Um ano após o radioiodo, HSC foi resolvido em 30 pacientes (83,3%) e hipotireoidismo ocorreu em 1 (2,7%). Nas pacientes que normalizaram o TSH, DMO em fêmur e coluna lombar incrementou em média 1,9% e 1,6%, respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES: Em idosos com HSC e bócio não volumoso, radioiodo, não precedido de DATs, é uma alternativa terapêutica segura e eficaz. Resolução do HSC tem benefício na DMO em mulheres menopausadas com osteopenia.

Percutaneous thermal ablation for nodular thyroid diseases: An assessment of short-term effects / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the short-term effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of thyroid nodules. Methods Totally 104 patients with 289 thyroid nodules underwent ultrasound-guided internal-cooled MWA and bipolar RFA in our department from July 2009 to January 2011. The outcomes of patients were closely assessed for a short-term of 6 months; the thermal ablation-related side-effects and complications were also discussed. Results Focal ultrasound images of the 289 thyroid nodules and the core-biopsy pathology findings of some nodules revealed complete coagulative degeneration of the ablated lesions. Follow-up for 3-6 months showed that sizes of all the nodules decreased to different extents. Only one nodule needed an extra ablation. No severe complications were observed. Conclusion The ultrasound-guided percutaneous MWA and RFA are effective, minimally invasive, easy to perform and can achieve rapid recovery. The methods can be used for out-patients with nodular thyroid diseases.

Tireóide e gravidez / Thyroid and pregnancy

A gravidez está associada com a necessidade aumentada de secreção hormonal pela tireóide desde as primeiras semanas após a concepção. Para que esta maior demanda ocorra, a gestação induz uma série de alterações fisiológicas que afetam a função tireoidiana e, portanto, os testes de avaliação da função glandular. Para as mulheres grávidas normais que vivem em áreas suficientes em iodo, este desafio em ajustar a liberação de hormônios tireoidianos para o novo estado de equilíbrio e manter até o término da gestação, geralmente, ocorre sem dificuldades. Entretanto, em mulheres com a capacidade funcional da tireóide prejudicada por alguma doença tireoidiana ou naquelas que residem em áreas de insuficiência iódica, isso não ocorre. O manejo de disfunções tireoidianas durante a gestação requer considerações especiais, pois tanto o hipotireoidismo quanto o hipertireoidismo podem levar a complicações maternas e fetais. Além disso, nódulos tireoidianos são detectados, com certa freqüência, em gestantes, o que pode gerar a necessidade do diagnóstico diferencial entre benignos e malignos ainda durante a gestação.

Pregnancy is associated with an increased requirement of hormone secretion by the thyroid, within the first weeks after conception. To this greater demand to occurs, pregnancy induces a series of physiological changes that affect thyroid function and, consequently, the tests of glandular function. For normal pregnant women living in areas with a sufficient supply of iodine, this challenge regarding the adjustment of thyroid hormone releases to this new state of equilibrium and its maintenance until the end of pregnancy it meets no difficulties. However, among women with impaired thyroid function due to some thyroid disease or among women residing in areas with an insufficient iodine supply, this does not occur. The management of thyroid dysfunction during gestation requires special considerations, since both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can lead to maternal and fetal complications. In addition, thyroid nodules are detected at reasonable frequency among pregnant women, a fact that requires a differential diagnosis between benign and malignant growths during the pregnancy itself.