The risk of malignancy in thyroid nodules increases in parallel with TSH concentrations within the normal range. TSH concentration at presentation is an independent predictor of thyroid malignancy.
Serum adiponectin levels are reduced in obese women with PCOS. Although adiponectin does not seem to be actively involved in the pathogenesis of PCOS, there seems to be an interaction between adiponectin and steroid synthesis or action.
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