Publications by authors named "Khaikina I"
[Hypochondriasis in Graves' disease: the role of pathologic factors and clinical characteristics endocrinopathy].
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to clinically qualify illness anxiety disorder (IAD) in patients with Graves' disease (GD) and investigate related personality and hormonal factors.
- It involved 27 patients (mostly female, average age 48), using structured interviews to diagnose personality disorders and assess health anxiety.
- Results showed IAD in 29.6% of patients, with significant differences in health anxiety scores and personality characteristics between IAD patients and controls, and a higher recurrence rate of GD in those with IAD.