Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Question 1

What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Is it associated with Hyper- or Hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

• Chronic autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland.
• typically associated with hypothyroidism
• Transient thyrotoxicosis in the acute phase

Question 2

Is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis more common in men or women?

Answer 2

10 times more common in women

Question 3

Describe the main features of Hashimoto’s

Answer 3

• symptoms of hypothyroidism
• goitre: firm, non-tender

Question 4

What antibodies can be found in Hashimotos?

Answer 4

• anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
• anti-thyroglobulin (Tg)

Question 5

What other autoimmune conditions are associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

Answer 5

coeliac disease
T1 diabetes mellitus
vitiligo

Question 6

What cancer is associated with Hashimotos Thyroiditis? (NOT thyroid ca)

Answer 6

MALT lymphoma