Hashimoto thyroditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hashimoto Thyroiditis a common cause of
A
Acquired hypothyroidism
2
Q
What happens in early stages of Hashimoto Thyroiditis (3)
A
Damage to Thyroid Follicles = release of Thyroglobulin = Transient Thyrotoxicosis
3
Q
Histology of Hashimoto Thyroiditis (5)
A
Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells Lymphoid Follicle Formation Colloid Content Reduced Proliferation of Mitochondria Thyroid Epithelial Cells show eosinophilic granular cytoplasm = Askanazy Cells, Hurthle Cell for Oncocytes
4
Q
What type of autoimmune disease is Hashimoto Thyroiditis
A
Organ specific
5
Q
What autoantibodies can be detected in patients with Hashimoto Thyroiditis serum
A
Thyroid Peroxidase
Thyroglobulin
