Hashimoto thyroiditis

An autoimmune disorder caused by the production of autoantibodies against thyroid tissue. There is progressive destruction of the thyroid follicles leading to hypothyroidism.

Disease Alternative Name

lymphocytic thyroiditis

hashimoto disease

autoimmune thyroiditis

chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis

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Bhavya Arora

MBBS Student

Which of the following is a risk factor for Papillary cancer thyroid 1) History of thyroglossal cyst 2) History of neck radiation exposure for thymic enlargement 3) Hashimoto thyroiditis 4) All of these

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Bhavya Arora

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All of these.

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Bhavya Arora

MBBS Student

Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with 1) CTLA4 2) PTPN22 3) Both of the above 4) None of the above

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Bhavya Arora

MBBS Student

Hashimoto thyroiditis is associated with polymorphisms in immune regulation-associated genes, including cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA4) and protein tyrosine phosphatase-22 (PTPN22), both of which code for regulators of T...

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Dr. Adapa Siva

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A 60 year old woman presents to a physician complaining of swelling in her neck. Her past medical history is significant for RA and sjögren syndrome. Physical examination reveals a mildly nodular, firm goiter. Total serum thyroxine(T4) is 1...See More

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