Anti‑livin antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis
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3 Hashimoto ’ s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a common autoimmune disorder, which causes significant morbidity. Its pathophysiological hallmark is lymphocytic infiltration of thyroid follicles resulting in autoimmune glandular destruction. Various studies have successfully outlined the genetic and environmental factors responsible for the causation of the disease. In this chapter we will discuss our current under...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Polish Archives of Internal Medicine
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1897-9483
DOI: 10.20452/pamw.1454