Table 2 Biochemical and ultrasound thyroid volume at first visit and at 4 months later
n = 42, Longitudinal follow-up | Baseline | 4 months later | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD)/ Median (IQR) | ||||
Thyroid function and immunological markers | ||||
Thyroxine Free | pmol/L | 45.8 ± 22.2 | 15.6 ± 11.3 | < 0.0001 |
TSH | mIU/L | 0.03 (0.02–0.04) | 1.42 (0.32–2.54) | 0.0147 |
Thionamides | ||||
Carbimazole, mg/day | Dose | 15.9 ± 8.5 | 11.2 ± 7.4 | 0.0006 |
Propylthiouracil, mg/day | Dose | 90.0 ± 41.8 | 90.0 ± 54.8 | 1.000 |
Sonographic Volume | ||||
Thyroid volume | Cc | 20.1 ± 12.3 | 15.5 ± 9.7 | 0.023 |