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A study of triplets with Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Identical triplets were diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition with a known genetic link. This rare case highlights the potential for inherited autoimmune thyroid disease in genetically identical individuals.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Immunology
Background:
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis exhibits familial aggregation and occurs in twins, suggesting a genetic predisposition.
- The condition's spectrum ranges from hypothyroidism to asymptomatic thyroid autoimmunity.
- Previous reports of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in identical triplets are absent.