hrp0086p2-p941 | Thyroid P2 | ESPE2016

Celiac Disease in Children and Adolescents with Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Tuhan Hale , Isik Sakine , Abaci Ayhan , Simsek Erdem , Anik Ahmet , Anal Ozden , Bober Ece

Background: Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is part of the spectrum of autoimmune thyroid diseases and is characterized by the destruction of thyroid cells by various cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and laboratory findings and determine the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in children with HT.Method: A total of 80 patients with positive anti-thyroid a...