Prognostic significance of thyroid antibodies in hyperthyroid patients treated with antithyroid drugs

Joshi, S.R.

Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 47(3): 351

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772
PMID: 10999142
Document Number: 7434
The presence of serum TGA and TMA is correlated with increase in plasmacytes and lymphocytic infiltration in thyroid tissues, thereby indicating their association with thyroid cell destruction. Prognosis for a long term remission is better in patients who have elevated serum TMA and TGA titers.

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Prognostic significance of thyroid antibodies in hyperthyroid patients treated with antithyroid drugs