thyroid
thyroid
thyroid
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HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS<br />
• 10 times more common in women<br />
• Patient may have other autoimmune diseases<br />
like diabetes type 1 or pernicious anemia (Vit.<br />
B12 deficiency)<br />
• Diagnosed by detecting anti-TPO antibodies in<br />
blood and by <strong>thyroid</strong> scan