Autoimmune thyroid disease
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Definition
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 autoimmune thyroid gland inflammation — per MONDO
Also identified as
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Liothyronine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |