Thyroiditis, Autoimmune

Overview

Inflammatory disease of the THYROID GLAND due to autoimmune responses leading to lymphocytic infiltration of the gland. It is characterized by the presence of circulating thyroid antigen-specific T-CELLS and thyroid AUTOANTIBODIES. The clinical signs can range from HYPOTHYROIDISM to THYROTOXICOSIS depending on the type of autoimmune thyroiditis.

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Quick facts about Thyroiditis, Autoimmune

Topic type

Condition

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C19.874.871.102|C20.111.809

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