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Autoimmune hypothyroidism (autoimmune thyroiditis) - how common is this disorder?
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Common : It is a common autoimmune disorder and we see it a lot. It can overlap with other autoimmune disorders and is a common cause of a positive ana. It is also known as hashimotos thyroiditis.
Answered 4/30/2018
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