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Sonographic Characterization of the Thyroid Gland in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis With and Without Hashimoto Thyroiditis


N/A
18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Systemic Sclerosis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Thyroid Nodules

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Trial Information

Sonographic Characterization of the Thyroid Gland in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis With and Without Hashimoto Thyroiditis


The study protocol Fifty patients with SSc according to the current international
classification will be included in the study. The patients, followed-up regularly in an
out-patient clinic, will be tested for their thyroid function tests as well as the presence
of thyroid auto antibodies. Clinical data will be collected from their medical records.
Ultrasonographic examination of the thyroid gland will be performed by a single examiner.
The gland will be characterized in detail with regards to its size and echotexture and
cervical lymph nodes will be detected. The number and size of its nodules will be described
as well as their echoic pattern (iso, hyperechoic or hypoechoic) calcifications (micro and
macro), and borders status. Large nodules (≥ 1 cm in diameter) or with malignancy-
associated characteristics will be aspirated according to current clinical practice.
Treatment will be given according to the cytology diagnosis. Thyroid hormone supplementation
will be recommended when thyrotropin level >8 mIU/L or according to clinical judgment of the
investigators.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Clinical diagnosis of systemic sclerosis

Exclusion Criteria:

- non

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

There are no spesific outcome measures from trail

Outcome Description:

the measures from trail are equal to vast population

Outcome Time Frame:

Nnone

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Pnina Rotman-Pikielny, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Meir Medical Center, Israel

Authority:

Israel: Clalit Health Services

Study ID:

MMC11175-10CTIL

NCT ID:

NCT01270425

Start Date:

January 2011

Completion Date:

November 2012

Related Keywords:

  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • systemic sclerosis
  • hashimoto thyroiditis
  • thyroid nodules
  • Scleroderma, Systemic
  • Scleroderma, Diffuse
  • Sclerosis
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Thyroiditis
  • Hashimoto Disease

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