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Backgroud: The autoimmune process presents lesional similarities between chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic periodontitis. The development of non-specific autoimmunity in periodontal disease is correlated with microbial aggression in the periodontal plaque. The increased incidence of periodontal lesions found in patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis suspects pathogenic intercorelation. Methods: The study included patients of both sexes with periodontal disease: group 1 - associating chronic autoimmu...

Objective of the study Identification of maternal-fetal outcome in women with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis associated with vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and postpartum. Material and methods: The study included a group of 36 pregnant women diagnosed with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and normal thyroid function. Patients were monitorized starting with the first trimester of pregnancy and postpartum. In the first trimester, the serum levels of TSH, FT4, antithyroperoxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and antithyro...