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(Created page with "'''Hashimoto thyroiditis''', also called chronic autoimmune hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition characterised by <abbr>CD8</abbr>-mediated destruction of the thyroid parenchyme. It’s the most common cause of chronic hypothyroidism in western countries, affecting 3 – 5 per 10 000. It mostly affects middle-aged females. It’s associated with other autoimmune diseases and with HLA-DR5. == Clinical features == In the early phase Hyperthyroidism and thyroto...") |
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== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
The treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis is lifelong L-thyroxine replacement therapy, as for other causes of [[hypothyroidism]]. Immunosuppressants are not helpful in the treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis. | The treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis is lifelong L-thyroxine replacement therapy, as for other causes of [[hypothyroidism]]. Immunosuppressants are not helpful in the treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis. | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Endocrinology]]</noinclude> | ||