-Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is a common autoimmune
disease in the U.S. and around the world.
-Named after the Japanese surgeon who discovered it
in 1912.
-Involves a chronic immune reaction to thyroid antigens,
which results in lymphocytic infiltration of the gland and
progressive destruction of thyroid tissue.
-Understanding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
-HT causes the majority of cases of hypothyroidism in
the U.S.
