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Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease)

Alternative Names: Hashimoto's thyroiditis; Struma lymphomatosa; Lymphadenoid goiter; Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis; Autoimmune thyroiditis Prevention: There is no known way to prevent this disorder. Awareness of risk factors may allow earlier diagnosis and treatment.

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