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Spontaneous Remission Of Hypothyroidism In Hashimoto’s (autoimmune) Thyroiditis

Sasaki et al., 1984Thyroid cancer

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences 20(7): July 1984; 625-629

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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.