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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-DR3 and HLA-DR5 involvement.
Less common cause
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