Clinical Original Article
Research on the correlation between uric acid levels and thyroid nodules and gender differences
Yao Liu, Ziwei Lin, Chunjun Sheng, Dajin Zou, Zhongwei Lyu, Huixiong Xu, Yikun Zhu, Yun Huang, Ni Zhong, Zhao Jia, Qing Wei, Shen Qu
Published 2017-05-25
Cite as Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2017, 33(5): 377-381. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2017.05.004
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between thyroid nodules and uric acid levels and to find their gender differences.
MethodsA total of 68 056 subjects in a regional medical physical examination center of Shanxi Province from January 2013 to June 2015 were enrolled in this study. All the participants′ general information and parameters were recorded. Thyroid nodules were detected by color Doppler ultrasonography.
ResultsThe total prevalence of thyroid nodule was 35.5%, 30.7% in males and 40.0% in females. The prevalence of single nodule was 50.1%, and multiple 49.9%. Compared with no nodule group, thyroid nodule group tended to be older, with higher BMI, and with a worse metabolic status(all P<0.01). The uric acid levels were lower[(352.37±78.14 vs 357.70±77.51) μmol/L, P<0.01] in thyroid nodule group in male and higher[(260.22±61.91 vs 253.91±59.18) μmol/L, P<0.01] in female.
ConclusionThyroid nodules may be associated with metabolism and inflammation. In males, hyperuricemia group had lower, while in females, hyperuricemia ones were with a higher prevalence of thyroid nodules. (Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2017, 33: 377-381)
Key words:
Thyroid nodule; Uric acid; Metabolic disorder; Gender difference
Contributor Information
Yao Liu
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Thyroid Center, Shanghai Tenth People′s Hospital, Thyroid Institute of Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
Ziwei Lin
Chunjun Sheng
Dajin Zou
Zhongwei Lyu
Huixiong Xu
Yikun Zhu
Yun Huang
Ni Zhong
Zhao Jia
Qing Wei
Shen Qu