hashimoto - hypothyroidism Flashcards
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what is the typical clinical feature of hashimoto thyroiditis ?
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hypothyroidism + goitre- firm non tender + anti-TPO
combination of a goitre with hypothyroidism points to a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s. De Quervain’s thyroiditis typically causes a painful goitre.
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Diagnosis of hashimoto thyroiditis?
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Anti -TPO (auto antibodies in 90 percent of the case more than Graves’ disease)
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