1.Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)-Secretory Macroadenoma Presenting with Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation in Failure
Muzhaffar Mokhtar ; Masliza Hanuni Mohd Ali ; Wan Mohd Hafez Wan Hamzah
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):95-96
Introduction:
Accounting for less than 2% of all pituitary adenomas, TSHsecreting pituitary adenomas (TSHoma) are an uncommon
cause of hyperthyroidism. Majority are macroadenomas
with delayed diagnosis as most patients are unwittingly
treated for primary hyperthyroidism. Recurring discordant
thyroid function test (TFT) with elevated thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH) and Free T4 is a hint and
warrants additional investigation to facilitate diagnosis.
Case:
We report a case of a 48-year-old female who was treated
for primary hyperthyroidism since her late 20s with
multiple admissions for recurrent congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The cardiac issue was preceded by
worsening thyrotoxicosis. Previous thyroid autoantibodies
were negative. Of note, she had recurring discordant
TFT results from two different assays (TSH:84.7, free
thyroxine 4 [FT4]:75.43) (TSH:37.86, FT4:27.34) during
admission, excluding assay interference and prompting
toward TSHoma or Resistance to Thyroid Hormone (RTH).
Examination revealed a large goiter (10 × 8 cm) hard in
consistency, and pansystolic murmur over tricuspid area.
No thyroid eye disease nor bitemporal hemianopia or
clinical sign of acromegaly.
Echocardiography showed dilated left atrium and mild
to moderate tricuspid regurgitation with preserved
ejection fraction. Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH)
stimulation test demonstrated blunted TSH response
confirming TSHoma. Anterior pituitary hormone profile
revealed normal insulin-like growth factor-1 level with
suppressed sex hormones and prolactin, thus excluding
co-secreting hormone. Sex hormone-binding globulin
level, α-subunit, and T3 suppression test were not done
due to unavailability. Magnetic resonance imaging
pituitary uncovered pituitary mass measuring (2.6 × 3.3 ×
2.2 cm) suggestive of macroadenoma with encasement of
cavernous internal carotid arteries and cavernous sinus
compression. Computed tomography neck revealed diffuse
thyroid enlargement with compressive mass effects onto
adjacent structure with trachea narrowing. After discussing
with a multidisciplinary team, we planned her for total
thyroidectomy followed by transsphenoidal surgery.
Conclusion
Late presentation and diagnosis in TSHoma remain a
major challenge. TFT interpretation is fundamental in
identifying the causes of secondary hyperthyroidism to
avert detrimental sequalae and to guide optimal treatment.
Atrial Fibrillation
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Thyrotropin
2.Presence of Macro-TSH: A Rare Mimicker of Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Zi Yang Lian ; Nicholas Ken Yoong Hee ; Shireene Vethakkan ; Jeyakantha Ratnasingam ; Farhi Ain Jamaluddin
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):113-114
Introduction:
Macro-thyroid-stimulating hormone (macro-TSH) is a
rare complex formed by monomeric TSH with anti-TSH
autoantibodies. Macromolecules of TSH are not renally
excreted due to its large size, leading to elevated TSH
measurements without clinical consequences. This rare
condition frequently mimics subclinical hypothyroidism,
often leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate
levothyroxine therapy.
Case:
A 17-year-old female with major depressive disorder was
biochemically diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism
(TSH 39.06 mIU/L, free thyroxine 4 12.9 pmol/L, antithyroid peroxidase negative) and commenced on
levothyroxine. Over 5 years, her TSH levels heavily
fluctuated (0.48–82.59 mIU/L) and remained persistently
elevated with high-normal free T4 levels despite treatment
adherence. An endocrinology consult was obtained, and
clinical evaluation revealed a clinically asymptomatic
and euthyroid patient, with no family history of thyroid
disease or supplement use, and there was no goiter.
Assay interference was excluded by analyzing her thyroid
function tests on a different platform, which yielded similar
biochemical results. Subsequently, a polyethylene glycol
(PEG) precipitation test was performed. Her pre-PEG
TSH of 29.24 mIU/L decreased significantly to 2.78 mIU/L
post-PEG. This yielded a remarkably low TSH recovery
rate of 9.5%, strongly indicating the presence of macroTSH. Levothyroxine was then stopped, and she remained
clinically euthyroid.
Conclusion
While gel filtration chromatography remains the gold
standard for diagnosing this condition, PEG precipitation
is a more accessible, cost-effective, and reliable screening
method in clinical practice. A TSH recovery rate below 20%
is considered highly suggestive of macro-TSH. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for macro-TSH
in asymptomatic patients presenting with isolated TSH
elevations that do not respond to thyroxine therapy. Prompt
recognition prevents misdiagnosis and avoids the potential
risks of unnecessary thyroid hormone replacement.
Hypothyroidism
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Thyrotropin
3.The Evolving Biochemical Profile: From Low FT4/Low TSH to Isolated Hypothyroxinemia in Pregnancy
Wei Ton Wong ; Muhammad Amir Arif Mohammad Nizam ; Amila Syahida Rusli
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):115-116
Introduction:
Isolated hypothyroxinemia (IH) in pregnancy, characterized
by low free thyroxine 4 (FT4) with normal thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH), has a reported prevalence of
1.3–8%. We present a diagnostically challenging case that
initially mimicked central hypothyroidism before evolving
into classic IH.
Case:
A 37-year-old G4P3 female at 22 + 3 weeks gestation
with β-thalassemia trait presented with palpitations and
tachycardia (150–184 bpm). A bedside echocardiogram
showed volume depletion. Her heart rate improved to 108–
116 bpm following a 1.5 L normal saline bolus. Incidentally,
thyroid function tests (TFTs) revealed both low FT4 6.04
pmol/L (7.86–14.41) and low TSH 0.009 mIU/L (0.38–5.33).
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody was markedly elevated
at 360 IU/mL (<35). At 24 + 4 weeks, TFTs showed persistently low FT4 (5.84
pmol/L) and TSH (0.022 mIU/L). Differential diagnoses
included central hypothyroidism or assay interference.
Tests were repeated using different platforms. Both the
Beckman system (FT4: 5.73 pmol/L, TSH: 0.086 mIU/L)
and Roche system (FT4: 8.83 pmol/L [12.0–22.0], TSH: 0.11
mIU/L [0.27–4.20]) confirmed low values, ruling out assay
interference. Following endocrinology consultation and
given her asymptomatic status, IH was considered most
likely, and a plan for close monitoring was initiated.
Serial follow-up demonstrated biochemical evolution. By
31 + 6 weeks, TFTs showed a low TSH (0.753 mIU/L) with
an FT4 level (5.86 pmol/L) within the normal reference
range, a pattern typical of IH in pregnancy. Repeat TFTs
6 weeks postpartum showed both TSH and FT4 within
normal range.
Conclusion
This case illustrates a rare and unexpected biochemical
progression of IH in pregnancy, initially presenting with
a pattern indistinguishable from central hypothyroidism.
It underscores that in an asymptomatic, fertile patient, IH
can manifest with an atypical pattern early in gestation. The
findings suggest that vigilant serial monitoring, rather than
immediate extensive pituitary workup, may be a prudent
initial approach in such scenarios, as the biochemical
profile can normalize toward the classic IH pattern as
pregnancy advances.
Female
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Pregnancy
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Thyrotropin
4.When TSH Suppression Becomes Harmful: Thyroxine Over-Replacement Driving Cardiovascular Decompensation in Advanced Heart Failure
Ahmad Syahmi Yusof Zaki ; Nur Izat Muhamad ; Ezelea Elwina Walter Sandosam ; Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):116-
Introduction:
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression following
differentiated thyroid carcinoma is widely recommended
to reduce recurrence risk. However, this strategy assumes
cardiovascular tolerance to supraphysiologic thyroid
hormone exposure. In patients with advanced structural
heart disease, this assumption may fail, exposing a critical
limitation of guideline-directed TSH suppression.
Case:
We report a 71-year-old male with end-stage renal failure
on hemodialysis and severe ischemic cardiomyopathy
(ejection fraction 23%) who presented with acute
decompensation characterized by dyspnea, rapid atrial
fibrillation, and non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
He had a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma treated
with total thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine over
20 years prior and was maintained on levothyroxine 200
mcg daily for TSH suppression. Despite biochemically
euthyroid indices (TSH 1.8 mIU/L, free thyroxine 4 17
pmol/L), he developed recurrent arrhythmia with heart
failure decompensation.
This case highlights a dissociation between biochemical
euthyroidism and tissue-level thyrotoxicity in a structurally
compromised myocardium. Papillary thyroid carcinoma
after definitive therapy typically follows an indolent course
with low short-term mortality. In contrast, in severe left
ventricular dysfunction, excess thyroid hormone increases
adrenergic sensitivity and myocardial oxygen demand,
precipitating arrhythmia and ischemia. This risk is amplified
in end-stage renal disease, where altered hormone handling
renders biochemical indices less reliable.
Conclusion
Biochemical euthyroidism does not equate to physiological
safety. In patients with advanced cardiovascular disease,
thyroid hormone therapy should be titrated to cardiovascular tolerance rather than oncologic targets alone, and
routine TSH suppression may be inappropriate.
Thyroxine
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Heart Failure
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Thyrotropin
5.A Diagnostic Masquerade: Resistance to Thyroid Hormone Mimicking TSH-Secretory Pituitary Adenoma
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):119-
Introduction:
Discordant thyroid function tests (TFTs), characterized
by elevated free thyroxine 4 (FT4) with non-suppressed
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), pose a significant
diagnostic challenge. Differentiating between Resistance
to Thyroid Hormone (RTH) and TSH-secreting pituitary
adenoma (TSH-oma) is essential, as management strategies
differ substantially.
Case:
A female with a history of hyperthyroidism diagnosed in
2011 was treated with antithyroid drugs for 1 year before
defaulting on follow-up. She was later found to have
discordant TFTs at a private centre, where a brain computed tomography scan was reportedly normal. She was referred
to our centre for optimization of thyroid function prior
to planned thyroidectomy for a solitary large right
thyroid nodule measuring 4.2 × 2.8 × 4.7 cm. Fine-needle
aspiration cytology demonstrated a benign follicular lesion
(Bethesda II).
Despite restarting antithyroid medication, she remained
clinically euthyroid with no overt thyrotoxic symptoms
apart from intermittent palpitations without documented
tachycardia. Antithyroid therapy was discontinued.
Serial TFTs across multiple assay platforms consistently
demonstrated elevated FT4 with inappropriately normal
TSH levels. Thyroid autoantibodies, including TSH receptor
and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies, were negative.
Pituitary magnetic resonance imaging showed no evidence
of adenoma, and serum α-subunit level was normal (0.3 ng/
mL), making TSH-oma unlikely. Dynamic testing was not
performed as thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation
was unavailable at our centre, while T3 suppression testing
was deemed inappropriate due to symptomatic palpitations. Family screening was not possible as the patient
was not in contact with her relatives. In the absence of
pituitary pathology and given her largely euthyroid clinical
status, RTH was considered the most likely diagnosis.
Conclusion
This case highlights the importance of considering RTH
in patients with persistent discordant TFTs, particularly
when clinical findings do not correlate with biochemical
abnormalities. Early recognition and appropriate pituitary
evaluation are essential to prevent misdiagnosis and avoid
unnecessary antithyroid therapy or thyroidectomy.
Pituitary Neoplasms
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Thyroid Hormones
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Thyrotropin
6.Analysis of Hormone Levels in Patients with Hematological Diseases Before and After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Tansplantation.
Fen LI ; Yu-Jin LI ; Jie ZHAO ; Zhi-Xiang LU ; Xiao-Li GAO ; Hai-Tao HE ; Xue-Zhong GU ; Feng-Yu CHEN ; Hui-Yuan LI ; Qi SA ; Lin ZHANG ; Peng HU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(5):1443-1452
OBJECTIVE:
By analyzing the hormone secretion of the adenohypophysis, thyroid glands, gonads, and adrenal cortex in patients with hematological diseases before and after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), this study aims to preliminarily explore the effect of HSCT on patients' hormone secretion and glandular damage.
METHODS:
The baseline data of 209 hematological disease patients who underwent HSCT in our hospital from January 2019 to December 2023, as well as the data on the levels of hormones secreted by the adenohypophysis, thyroid glands, gonads and adrenal cortex before and after HSCT were collected, and the changes in hormone levels before and after transplantation were analyzed.
RESULTS:
After allogeneic HSCT, the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), free triiodothyronine (FT3) and estradiol (E2) decreased, while the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH) increased. The T3 level of patients with decreased TSH after transplantation was lower than that of those with increased TSH after transplantation. In female patients, the levels of prolactin (PRL), progesterone (Prog), and testosterone (Testo) decreased after HSCT. Testo and PRL decreased when there was a donor-recipient sex mismatch, and the levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol (COR) decreased when the HLA matching was haploidentical. The levels of T3, FT3, and PRL decreased after autologous HSCT. In allogeneic HSCT patients, the levels of TSH, T4, T3, FT3, and ACTH in the group with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) were significantly lower than those in the group without GVHD. Logistic regression analysis showed the changes in hormone levels after transplantation were not correlated with factors such as the patient's sex, age, or whether the blood types of the donor and the recipient are the same.
CONCLUSION
HSCT can affect the endocrine function of patients with hematological diseases, mainly affecting target glandular organs such as the thyroid, gonads, and adrenal glands, while the secretory function of the adenohypophysis is less affected.
Humans
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Female
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Male
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Hematologic Diseases/blood*
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone/blood*
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Triiodothyronine/blood*
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Luteinizing Hormone/blood*
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Thyroid Gland/metabolism*
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Estradiol/blood*
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Thyrotropin/blood*
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Gonads/metabolism*
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone/blood*
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Hormones/metabolism*
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Adrenal Cortex/metabolism*
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Prolactin
7.Predictive value of serum Gal-13, GLP-1 and VEGF levels in adverse pregnancy outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Jian Hua FU ; Juan HUO ; Yan Mei HAN ; Cai Ju CHEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(12):2140-2146
To explore the application value of serum Gal-13, GLP-1 and VEGF in the prevention and guidance of adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes (GDM). A retrospective study with case-control method was used to select 1 012 GDM patients from Haikou Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 as the study objects, and they were divided into poor pregnancy outcome group (n=342) and good pregnancy outcome group (n=670) according to whether they had adverse pregnancy outcomes. The medical records of 521 healthy women with normal glucose metabolism were selected as the control group. Serum Gal-13 and GLP-1 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and VEGF was determined by IAMMGE specific protein analyzer. After comparing the differences of the above factors among the three groups, multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients, and ROC curve was drawn to analyze the predictive value of serum Gal-13, GLP-1 and VEGF levels on adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients. The results showed that Fasting blood glucose (FPG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting insulin (FINS) in the adverse pregnancy outcome group were 5.92(4.98, 6.41) mmol/L, 5.32(4.96, 5.47)%, 62.56(49.21,99.50) pmol/L, VEGF was 495.47(389.14, 567.13) ng/L, TSH was 1.48(1.34, 1.58) mIU/L, right ventricular myocardial work index (Tei index) was 0.59(0.45, 0.67), 89 cases of elderly parturients; FPG was 4.45(4.16, 5.03) mmol/L, HbA1c was 5.04(4.86, 5.29)%, FINS was 57.41(46.90, 74.08) pmol/L, VEGF was 405.84(348.02, 462.68) ng/L, TSH was 1.42(1.25, 1.50) mIU/L, Tei index was 0.50(0.47, 0.64), there were 142 cases of old women. In the control group, FPG was 4.33(4.05, 4.75) mmol/L, HbA1c was 5.01(4.13, 5.18)%, FINS was 38.48(36.76, 41.72) pmol/L and VEGF was 302.45(283.14, 336.56) ng/L, TSH was 1.32(1.24, 1.47)mIU/L, Tei index was 0.48(0.39, 0.59), and there were 106 elderly parturiencies. The levels of FPG, HbA1c, FINS, VEGF, TSH and Tei index in the adverse pregnancy outcome group and the good pregnancy outcome group were higher than those in the control group, and the proportion of elderly parturients was higher than that in the control group, and the adverse pregnancy outcome group was higher than that in the good pregnancy outcome group. The differences were statistically significant (H=8.620, P<0.001, H=2.616, P=0.014, H=6.156, P<0.001, H=3.051, P<0.001, H=4.892, P=0.044, χ2=2.548, P=0.045). In the adverse pregnancy outcome group, Gal-13 was 15.27(8.35, 24.45)pg/ml, GLP-1 was 9.27(8.26, 12.35) pmol/L and FT4 was 11.59(9.67, 13.48) pmol/L. In the group with good pregnancy outcome, Gal-13 was 25.34(20.14, 29.73) pg/ml, GLP-1 was 12.38(10.25, 15.63) pmol/L and FT4 was 13.86(10.67, 15.10) pmol/L. In the control group, Gal-13 was 31.21(27.48, 34.45) pg/ml, GLP-1 was 11.34(10.40, 14.37) pmol/L and FT4 was 14.15(10.75, 15.43)pmol/L. The levels of Gal-13, GLP-1 and FT4 in the adverse pregnancy outcome group and the good pregnancy outcome group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the adverse pregnancy outcome group was lower than that in the good pregnancy outcome group. The differences were statistically significant (H=6.458, P=0.011, H=8.445, P<0.001, H=5.694, P<0.001). The levels of Gal-13 and GLP-1 in normal blood glucose recovery group were higher than those in non-normal blood glucose recovery group, and the levels of VEGF were lower than those in non-normal blood glucose recovery group (P<0.05).In multivariate logistic regression analysis, Gal-13, GLP-1, VEGF, TSH, FT4 and Tei indexes were independent influencing factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes with GDM (P<0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC of Gal-13, GLP-1 and VEGF alone in predicting adverse pregnancy were 0.779, 0.761 and 0.615, respectively. The value of the combined diagnosis was the highest (AUC=0.912), the sensitivity was 90.1%, and the specificity was 80.0%. In conclusion, Gal-13, GLP-1 and VEGF may be independent influencing factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients, and the combined detection of the three may help to improve the auxiliary diagnostic efficacy for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Aged
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Blood Glucose
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Diabetes, Gestational
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Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
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Glycated Hemoglobin
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Retrospective Studies
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Thyrotropin
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
8.Results of neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism and hyperphenylalaninemia in Zhejiang province from 1999 to 2022.
Duo ZHOU ; Rulai YANG ; Xinwen HUANG ; Xiaolei HUANG ; Xin YANG ; Huaqing MAO ; Jianbin YANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2023;52(6):683-692
OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the results of neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) in Zhejiang province from 1999 to 2022.
METHODS:
A total of 11 922 318 newborns were screened from September 1999 and December 2022 in Zhejiang province. The blood thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels were measured by a fluorescence method and blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels were measured by fluorescence method or tandem mass spectrometry. TSH≥9 μIU/mL was considered positive for CH, while Phe>120 μmol/L and/or Phe/Tyr ratio>2.0 were considered positive for HPA. The positive newborns in screening were recalled, and the gene variations were detected by high-throughput sequencing and MassARRAY tests.
RESULTS:
The overall neonatal screening rate during 1999-2022 was 89.41% (11 922 318/13 333 929) and the screening rate was increased from 6.46% in 1999 to 100.0% in 2022. A total of 8924 cases of CH were diagnosed among screened newborns with an incidence rate of 1/1336. A total of 563 cases of HPA were diagnosed, including 508 cases of classic phenylketonuria (cPKU) and 55 cases of tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency (BH4D), with an incidence rate of 1/21 176. Ninety-seven out of 8924 cases of CH underwent genetic analysis. Gene mutations were detected in 9 CH related genes, the highest frequency mutations were found in DUOX2 gene (69.0%) with c.3329G>A (p.R1110Q) (18.2%) and c.1588A>T (p.K530X) (17.3%) as the hotspot mutations. There were 81 PAH gene variants detected in a total of 250 cases of cPKU, and c728G>A (p.R243Q) (24.4%), c.721C>T (p.R241C) (15.0%) were the hotspot mutations. Meanwhile 7 novel variants in PAH gene were detected: c.107C>A (p.S36*), c.137G>T (p.G46V), c.148A>G(p.K50E), c.285C>T (p.I95I), c.843-10delTTCC, exon4-7del and c.1066-2A>G. There were 12 PTS gene variants detected in 36 cases of BH4D, and c.259C>T (p.P87S) (31.9%) was the hotspot mutation.
CONCLUSIONS
The incident of CH has increased from 1999 to 2022 in Zhejiang province, and it is higher than that of national and global levels; while the incidence of HPA is similar to the national average. DUOX2 gene variation is the most common in CH patients; c.728G>A (p.R243Q) is the hotspot mutation in cPKU patients, while c.259C>T (p.P87S) is the hotspot mutation in BH4D patients.
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Neonatal Screening
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Dual Oxidases
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Congenital Hypothyroidism/genetics*
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Phenylketonurias/genetics*
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Thyrotropin
9.Radix Scrophulariae Extracts Exert Effect on Hyperthyroidism via MST1/Hippo Signaling Pathway.
Ning ZHANG ; Tao YE ; Xu LU ; Zi-Hui LI ; Ling LI
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2023;29(11):998-1006
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the mechanism of Radix Scrophulariae (RS) extracts in the treatment of hyperthyroidism rats by regulating proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy of thyroid cell through the mammalian sterile 20-like kinase 1 (MST1)/Hippo pathway.
METHODS:
Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into 4 groups according to a random number table: control, model group, RS, and RS+Hippo inhibitor (XMU-MP-1) groups (n=6 per group). Rats were gavaged with levothyroxine sodium tablet suspension (LST, 8 μ g/kg) for 21 days except for the control group. Afterwards, rats in the RS group were gavaged with RS extracts at the dose of 1,350 mg/kg, and rats in the RS+XMU-MP-1 group were gavaged with 1,350 mg/kg RS extracts and 1 mg/kg XMU-MP-1. After 15 days of administration, thyroid gland was taken for gross observation, and histopathological changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The structure of Golgi secretory vesicles in thyroid tissues was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The expression of thyrotropin receptor (TSH-R) was observed by immunohistochemistry. Terminal-deoxynucleoitidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling assay was used to detect cell apoptosis in thyroid tissues. Real-time quantity primer chain reaction and Western blot were used to detect the expressions of MST1, p-large tumor suppressor gene 1 (LATS1), p-Yes1 associated transcriptional regulator (YAP), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), G1/S-specific cyclin-D1 (Cyclin D1), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Caspase-3, microtubule-associated proeins light chain 3 II/I (LC3-II/I), and recombinant human autophagy related 5 (ATG5). Thyroxine (T4) level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
RESULTS:
The thyroid volume of rats in the model group was significantly increased compared to the normal control group (P<0.01), and pathological changes such as uneven size of follicular epithelial cells, disorderly arrangement, and irregular morphology occurred. The secretion of small vesicles by Golgi apparatus was reduced, and the expressions of receptor protein TSH-R and T4 were significantly increased (P<0.01), while the expressions of MST1, p-LATS1, p-YAP, Caspase-3, LC3-II/I, and ATG5 were significantly decreased (P<0.01). The expressions of Bcl-2, PCNA, and cyclin D1 were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, RS extracts reduced the volume of thyroid gland, improved pathological condition of the thyroid gland, promoted secretion of the secretory vesicles with double-layer membrane structure in thyroid Golgi, significantly inhibited the expression of TSH-R and T4 levels (P<0.01), upregulated MST1, p-LATS1, p-YAP, Caspase-3, LC3-II/I, and ATG5 expressions (P<0.01), and downregulated Bcl-2, PCNA, and Cyclin D1 expressions (P<0.01). XMU-MP-1 inhibited the intervention effects of RS extracts (P<0.01).
CONCLUSION
RS extracts could inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis and autophagy in thyroid tissues through MST1/Hippo pathway for treating hyperthyroidism.
Rats
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Humans
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Animals
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Hippo Signaling Pathway
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Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen/metabolism*
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Cyclin D1/pharmacology*
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Caspase 3/metabolism*
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Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases/pharmacology*
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Apoptosis
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Hyperthyroidism/drug therapy*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/metabolism*
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Thyrotropin/pharmacology*
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Mammals/metabolism*
10.Research Advances on the Relationship between Overt Hyperthyroidism and Risk of Erectile Dysfunction.
Shan-Kun ZHAO ; Mao-Lei SHEN ; Shi-Xiong LIU ; Xin LI
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2023;45(1):143-148
Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects of overt hyperthyroidism on sexual functioning.Here,we comprehensively reviewed the studies that focused on the association between overt hyperthyroidism and erectile dysfunction (ED).After the systematic searching for relevant studies,we find that overt hyperthyroidism is significantly associated with the high risk of ED.The prevalence of ED in patients with hyperthyroidism ranges from 3.05% to 85%,while that in general population is 2.16% to 33.8%.A study reported that the erectile functioning of the hyperthyroidism patients was improved (International Index of Erectile Function:22.1±6.9 vs. 25.2±5.1) after the achievement of euthyroidism.The underlying mechanism of the increase in the risk of ED by overt hyperthyroidism might be correlated to the dysfunction of hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis,dysregulation of sex hormones,abnormal expression of thyroid hormone receptors,and psychiatric or psychological disturbances (e.g.,depression,anxiety,and irritability).Since limited clinical trials have been conducted,additional well-designed cohorts with sizable samples are warranted to elucidate the evidence and mechanism of hyperthyroidism predisposing to ED.The present review indicates that overt hyperthyroidism and the risk of ED are associated,which reminds the clinicians should assess the thyroid stimulating hormone in hyperthyroidism patients presenting with ED,especially in those without positive conventional laboratory findings for causing ED.
Male
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Humans
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Erectile Dysfunction/etiology*
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Anxiety
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Hyperthyroidism/complications*
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Thyrotropin


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