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ReviewCureus2024

Connecting the Dots: Exploring the Association Between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Thyroid Disorders.

Syed Muhammad Hayyan Nishat, Asma A Alzaabi, Fatema M Alzaabi, Dana J Al Tarawneh, Yusuf J Al Tarawneh, Abdallah Khan, Mohammed Abdul Muqsit Khan, Tabish W Siddiqui, Raqshan W Siddiqui, Shiza W Siddiqui

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Syed Muhammad Hayyan NishatInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Asma A AlzaabiInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Fatema M AlzaabiInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Dana J Al TarawnehInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Yusuf J Al TarawnehInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Abdallah KhanInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Mohammed Abdul Muqsit KhanInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Tabish W SiddiquiInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Raqshan W SiddiquiInternal Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE.
Shiza W SiddiquiResearch, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, ARE.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease marked by chronic inflammation and tissue damage that impacts multiple organ systems and diminishes the quality of life. Among the frequent comorbidities in SLE, thyroid dysfunction, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, stands out due to its high prevalence and common autoimmune basis. This review examines the epidemiological, genetic, and immunological factors that link SLE with autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. These overlapping mechanisms suggest a shared pathophysiological foundation that increases the risk of thyroid dysfunction in SLE patients. Clinically, distinguishing thyroid dysfunction from SLE symptoms, such as fatigue and cognitive difficulties, remains challenging, making regular thyroid screening in SLE patients essential. A multidisciplinary approach, bringing together rheumatologists and endocrinologists, is crucial to provide comprehensive care and improve outcomes for patients managing both conditions.

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autoimmune diseaseautoimmune thyroid disorderhyperthyroidismhypothyroidismsystemic lupus erythematosusthyroid disorders

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PMID39726471
PMCPMC11669916

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