Spontaneous Remission Of Hypothyroidism In Hashimotos (autoimmune) Thyroiditis
Israel Journal of Medical Sciences 20(7): July 1984; 625-629
View Original Source →Abstract
Two patients with goitrous hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis who were followed up for relatively long periods are discussed. Thyroid function fluctuated spontaneously during the course of the disease, unrelated to an associated pregnancy.
Case Details
Clinical Characteristics
Thyroid function fluctuated spontaneously during the course of the disease
Remission Characteristics
Thyroid function fluctuated spontaneously during the course of the disease
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Additional Notes
Two patients were followed up for relatively long periods. The disease course was unrelated to an associated pregnancy.