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Is hashimotos an endocrine or autoimmune disorder?

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Both: Hashimoto is an autoimmune disorder of the endocrine organ, thyroid.

Answered 7/15/2012

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Both: Hashimoto's thyroiditis occurs when the body produces antibodies directed against the thyroid gland, which could eventually render it unable to produce thyroid hormones. When that happens, a patient becomes hypothyroid.

Answered 4/29/2013

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