The Role of Surgery in Autoimmune Conditions of the Thyroid - 27/06/19
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The two most common autoimmune conditions of the thyroid include chronic lymphocytic (Hashimoto's) thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Both conditions can be treated medically, but surgery plays an important role. Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves’ disease are mediated by autoantibodies that interact directly with the thyroid, creating inflammation and impacting thyroid function. Patients may develop large goiters with compressive symptoms or malignancy requiring surgical intervention. In addition, there are several surgical indications specific to Hashimoto's and Graves’ Disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Autoimmune thyroiditis, Surgical management, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves’ disease
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Disclosure Statement: This research was supported by the Markey Cancer Center Support Grant (NCI P30 CA177558) and T32 NIH Training Grants (T32CA160003). |
Vol 99 - N° 4
P. 633-648 - août 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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