HASHIMOTOS THYROIDITIS

 

HASHIMOTOS THYROIDIITS-MCQS

 

1.Is thought to be of autoimmune origin with lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid gland .

2.Is associated with the presence of TPO(thyroid peroxidase )antibodies in most cases.

3. Episodes of thyroiditis occur  particularly during post partum period.

4. Family history of autoimmune thyroid disease is a clue to diagnosis.

5. A classic triphasic pattern of hyperthyroidism ,hypothyroidism and return to euthyroidism is well recognised.

 

ANSWERS

1.    TRUE-exact pathophysiology remains unclear

2.    TRUE- more than 90% of cases

3.    TRUE- but can present at any other time .

4.    TRUE- and/or personal history of autoimmune disease.

5.      TRUE- Correlation of the disease with TPO antibody titre is unclear.

HASHIMOTOS  THYROIDITIS-MCQS

1. Recurrent postpartum thyroiditis is common in subsequent pregnancies
2. The initial hyperthyroid phase can easily be missed clinically.
3. Hypothyroid state is more commonly seen in clinical practice
4. Hypothyroidism is usually insidious in onset and may be progressing over years.
5. Is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine insufficient areas of the world

ANSWERS
1. TURE-more than 75%
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE-Need monitoring
5. TRUE-