Questions and Answers
What is the primary result of elevated Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibody (TPO Ab)?
What are the two types of antibodies that may be present in autoimmune thyroid conditions?
What follow-up is recommended for family members with raised levels of thyroid antibodies but no symptoms?
Which antibody is primarily associated with Graves' disease?
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What is the reference range for Thyroglobulin Antibodies according to the information provided?
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What is the primary action of Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI Ab)?
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In which condition are both TPO Ab and TG Ab commonly elevated?
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Which statement is true regarding the relationship between antibody levels and the severity of illness?
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What is a key indicator that a patient may develop Hashimoto’s disease?
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Why might family members with raised thyroid antibody levels not show clinical symptoms?
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Which of the following statements about Antithyroglobulin Antibody (TG Ab) is true?
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What characterizes the immune response in autoimmune thyroiditis?
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Which statement correctly differentiates Graves' disease from Hashimoto's disease?
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Study Notes
Overview of Thyroid Antibodies
- Antibodies are produced by the immune system to combat foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria.
- Occasionally, the immune system may mistakenly attack the body’s own proteins, leading to tissue damage, particularly in the thyroid.
Types of Thyroid Antibodies
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Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibody (TPO Ab):
- Known as Antithyroid Microsomal Ab.
- Significantly elevated in Hashimoto’s disease (autoimmune thyroiditis), indicating thyroid cell destruction.
- Found in nearly all cases of Hashimoto’s disease; elevated in 65% of Graves’ disease patients.
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Antithyroglobulin Antibody (TG Ab):
- Levels rise in autoimmune thyroiditis, but to a lesser degree than TPO Ab.
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Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI Ab):
- Targets TSH receptors in the thyroid, leading to excessive thyroid hormone production.
- Primarily responsible for Graves’ disease.
Clinical Implications
- Presence of thyroid antibodies indicates potential autoimmune thyroid disorders; patients may have or develop Hashimoto’s disease or Graves’ disease.
- Family members may have elevated levels of thyroid antibodies without clinical symptoms; monitoring is recommended.
- Regular check-ups every six months to a year are advisable for individuals with elevated antibody levels.
Reference Ranges for Antibody Testing
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Thyroglobulin Antibodies:
- Reference range: <200 mUI/ml or Ab Index ≤0.9.
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Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibodies:
- Reference range: <150 mUI/ml or Ab Index ≤0.9.
Correlation Between Antibody Levels and Illness Severity
- A direct relationship exists between the levels of thyroid antibodies and the severity of thyroid-related illness.
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This quiz explores the concept of thyroid antibodies and their role in the immune system. It explains how these antibodies can mistakenly target the body's own proteins, potentially leading to health issues. Gain clarity on a key topic in thyroid health and immunology through this informative assessment.
