Understanding Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Quick Reference Guide For Patients
What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? It is a chronic autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland that often produces goiter (enlargement of thyroid gland) and causes hypothyroidism. The genetic component is almost always present and is accompanied by other chromosome variations.
What is its incidence? Which is its cause? Which are the characterist of thyroid gland? Which are its symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Which is its prognosis? How is treatment carried out?