Hidden thyroid cancers: how common are they in patients with thyroiditis?

NCT ID NCT07652450

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study from Minia University looked at 200 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid) who had thyroid surgery. The goal was to see how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when examining the removed tissue. Researchers checked for cancer in patients with conditions like Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease, and compared rates between different types of thyroiditis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If the results show a clear link, it could help doctors better understand which patients with thyroid inflammation might need closer monitoring for cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune thyroid disease Graves disease Hashimoto thyroiditis Thyroid Cancer, Papillary thyroid gland follicular carcinoma thyroid gland papillary carcinoma toxic multinodular goitre

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of medicine

    Minya, Minya Governorate, 61611, Egypt