Does celiac disease trigger autoimmune thyroiditis?
Autoimmune thyroiditis has increased prevalence in patients with celiac disease and vice versa. new research suggests that serum transglutaminase 2 autoantibodies, which are present in patients with celiac disease, might have a role in the development of thyroid dysfunction.
Endocrine Unit, Evgenidion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, 20 Papadiamantopoulou Street, Athens, Greece. ledunt@otenet.gr
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