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Hashimoto thyroiditis: Difference between revisions
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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