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Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroiditis, also known as lymphocytic thyroiditis or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, is a subtype of autoimmune thyroiditis. It is one of the most common thyroid disorders and causes of hypothyroidism 17.
Epidemiology
Hashimoto thyroiditis affects ~2% of all women (F:M = 10-15:1), m...
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Parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands are endocrine glands located in the visceral space of the neck. They produce parathyroid hormone, which controls calcium homoeostasis.
Gross anatomy
There are normally two pairs of parathyroid glands, inferior and superior, although there can be up to twelve in number. ...
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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism results from reduced secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. It results in hypocalcaemia.
Epidemiology
Hypoparathyroidism has an estimated prevalance 37 per 100,000 person-years and incidence of 0.8 per 100 000 person-years. It carries no increased risk o...