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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Silent thyroiditis is usually caused by: | |||
===Common causes=== | |||
*Autoantibodies against [[thyroid peroxidase]] and [[thyroglobulin]]. | |||
*Abnormalities in the [[Regulatory T cell|regulatory T cells]] and cytotoxic T cells. | |||
*HLA-B* 46:01, HLA-A* 02:07 and HLA-DRB4 involvement. | |||
===Less common cause=== | |||
For the factors involved in the development of silent thyroiditis, please '''[[silent thyroiditis risk factors|click here]].''' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Silent thyroiditis may be caused by the activation of helper T cells and cytotoxic T cells, genetic factors, and autoimmune antibodies.
Causes
Silent thyroiditis is usually caused by:
Common causes
- Autoantibodies against thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin.
- Abnormalities in the regulatory T cells and cytotoxic T cells.
- HLA-B* 46:01, HLA-A* 02:07 and HLA-DRB4 involvement.
Less common cause
For the factors involved in the development of silent thyroiditis, please click here.