Microplastics (MPs) were identified in thyroid tissues of both autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) patients and controls, with significantly higher concentrations in AIT cases. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was notably elevated in AIT patients. Particle analysis revealed no morphological differences between groups, but abundance and chemical composition differed.
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