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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis



Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Introduction

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the thyroid, the gland that helps set the rate ... more about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Hashimoto thyroiditis is characterized by the destruction of thyroid cells by various cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes. Patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis have antibodies to various thyroid antigens, the most frequently detected of which include antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), antithyroglobulin (anti-Tg), and, to a lesser extent, TSH receptor-blocking antibodies. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is available below.

Symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Rare Types

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Causes of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

  • Family history of thyroid disorders is common, with HLA-DR5 gene most strongly implicated
  • The incidence is increased in patients with chromosomal disorders, including Turner's syndrome, Down's syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome
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Treatments for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Latest Treatments for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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News Archives for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Prognosis for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Prognosis for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: With early diagnosis, timely institution of levothyroxine replacement therapy, informed patient follow-up care, and attention to other attendant complications, the prognosis is excellent and patients lead a normal life.

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Reseach about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Clinical Trials for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Broader Related Topics

Types of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Article Excerpts about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Endocrine Diseases: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the thyroid, the gland that helps set the rate of metabolism. It attacks women 50 times more often than men. (Source: excerpt from Endocrine Diseases: NWHIC)

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune thyroid disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. The thyroid helps set the rate of metabolism - the rate at which the body uses energy. Hashimoto’s prevents the gland from producing enough thyroid hormones for the body to work correctly. It is the most common form of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). (Source: excerpt from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: NWHIC)

Thyroid Disease: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the thyroid and keeps it from producing enough thyroid hormone. It is the most common form of hypothyroidism. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)

Definitions of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis:

Progressive enlargement of the thyroid gland, often associated with hypothyroidism. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, or a subtype of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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