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Immune disorders in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: what do we know so far?
Journal of immunology research - 1 Jan 2015
Pyzik Aleksandra, Grywalska Ewelina, Matyjaszek-Matuszek Beata, Roliński Jacek
Abstract excerpt
This review of literature attempts to identify the factors that are involved in the pathogenesis of Hashimoto thyroiditis, an immune defect in an individual with genetic susceptibility accompanied with environmental factors. The frequency of Hashimoto's disease is a growing trend and among Caucasians it is estimated at approximately 5%. The dysfunction of the gland may be clinically evident (0.1-2% of the...
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