Localized granuloma annulare and autoimmune thyroiditis: A new case report

We present further evidence that granuloma annulare and autoimmune thyroiditis may be associated. Only 11 cases have been previously reported with this association as far as we know. It may be advantageous to consider checking the thyroid-stimulating hormone and/or antithyroid antibodies before admi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2000-11, Vol.43 (5), p.943-945
Hauptverfasser:	Vázquez-López, Francisco, González-López, Marcos A., Raya-Aguado, Cristina, Pérez-Oliva, Narciso
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Adult Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Clobetasol - therapeutic use Endocrinopathies Female Glucocorticoids Granuloma Annulare - complications Granuloma Annulare - diagnosis Granuloma Annulare - drug therapy Granuloma Annulare - pathology Humans Medical sciences Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms Thyroid. Thyroid axis (diseases) Thyroiditis, Autoimmune - complications Thyroiditis, Autoimmune - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	We present further evidence that granuloma annulare and autoimmune thyroiditis may be associated. Only 11 cases have been previously reported with this association as far as we know. It may be advantageous to consider checking the thyroid-stimulating hormone and/or antithyroid antibodies before administering medications that could affect thyroid function in patients with granuloma annulare. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:943-5.)
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1067/mjd.2000.103187