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Can hashimoto thyroiditis be hereditary?
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Likely: There is generally thought to be a genetic hereditary component to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. However, there are likely other causes to include a hormonal component, exposure to radiation, and iodine intake.
Answered 7/4/2014
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