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Distribution of thyroid dysfunction types in patients with HCV infection in Taiwan, 2001–2013
| Variables | Total number (%) | Nontreated group N (%) | Treated groupa N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 179 (42.9) | 104 (42.6) | 75 (43.3) |
| Hyperthyroidism | 130 (31.2) | 74 (30.3) | 56 (32.4) |
| Thyroiditis | 108 (25.9) | 66 (27.0) | 42 (24.3) |
| Total | 417 (100.0) | 244 (100.0) | 173 (100.0) |
a Treated group: patients treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin
