All::Endocrinology::Diseases::Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Intro
What is the common presentation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
typically associated with hypothyroidism although there may be a transient thyrotoxicosis in the acute phase
What patient groups is Hashimoto's thyroiditis most common?
10 times more common in women
What are the main clinical features of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
features of hypothyroidism goitre: firm, non-tender
What is the pathophysiology of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is gradually destroyed
What antibodies are seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and also anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) antibodies
What cancer is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
MALT lymphoma