Inflammatory disease of the THYROID GLAND due to autoimmune responses leading to lymphocytic infiltration of the gland. It is characterized by the presence of circulating thyroid antigen-specific T-CELLS and thyroid AUTOANTIBODIES. The clinical signs can range from HYPOTHYROIDISM to THYROTOXICOSIS depending on the type of autoimmune thyroiditis.
Also Known As:
Lymphomatous Thyroiditis; Thyroiditis, Autoimmune; Autoimmune Thyroiditides; Lymphocytic Thyroiditides; Lymphocytic Thyroiditis; Lymphomatous Thyroiditides; Thyroiditides, Autoimmune; Thyroiditides, Lymphocytic; Thyroiditides, Lymphomatous; Thyroiditis, Lymphocytic; Thyroiditis, Lymphomatous