Hashimoto's thyroiditis

ICD-10 Code E06.3
Category Autoimmune

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Definition

An autoimmune disorder caused by the production of autoantibodies against thyroid tissue. There is progressive destruction of the thyroid follicles leading to hypothyroidism.

Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Hashimoto disease, Hashimoto hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's syndrome, Hashimoto's thyroiditis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0