Autoimmune thyroiditis.

Authors

  • Miguel Melo Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.976

Abstract

The term autoimmune thyroiditis encompasses a group of high prevalence thyroid disorders, which have been classified in different ways throughout the years. In this article some aspects related to its classification, epidemiology, susceptibility factors, pathogenesis, histology, diagnosis and treatment are reviewed. Some comments on the similar pathogenesis of Graves' disease are also made.

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Published

2007-03-08

How to Cite

1.
Melo M. Autoimmune thyroiditis. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2007 Mar. 8 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];19(5):387-94. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/976

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Arquivo Histórico