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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

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