Thyroid Diseases and Thyroid Asymptomatic Dysfunction in People Living With HIV
Cristina Micali, Ylenia Russotto, Benedetto Maurizio Celesia, Laura Santoro, Andrea Marıno, Giovanni Francesco Pellicanò, Giuseppe Nunnari, Emmanuele Venanzi Rullo
Abstract
Thyroid diseases (TDs) and thyroid asymptomatic dysfunctions (TADs) are correlated with Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as well as many endocrine dysfunctions and dysregulation of hormonal axes. To date, available studies on People Living With HIV (PLWH) affected by thyroid diseases and asymptomatic dysfunctions are few and rather controversial. The purpose of the present non-systematic literature review is to recap the current knowledge on the main features of thyroid dysfunctions and disorders in PLWH. Large cohort studies are needed for a better comprehension of the impact, evolution and treatment of thyroid pathologies in the HIV-infected population.