A Clinical Study of Thyroid Abnormalities and Autoantibodies in Patients Diagnosed With Anti-nuclear Antibody Positive Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study
Saimounika Adapa,
Varsha R Bhatt,
Govind Shiddapur
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Autoimmune connective tissue disorders (CTDs) are characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue structures and immune system aberrations, such as autoantibody production. This study investigates the prevalence and clinical significance of thyroid abnormalities in patients with anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)-positive autoimmune CTDs. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vi… Show more
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