Endocrine Abstracts

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland. In addition to the classic variant of HT, several other subtypes have been identified, such as the fibrous variant (HTFV).Case history: A 38 years old man noticed a rapidly enlarging lump in his neck month ago. This resulted in discomfort with choking sensation and mild dysphagia. He mentioned weight loss, tiredness and night sweats. He was a smoker and dran...

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland. In addition to the classic variant of HT, several other subtypes have been identified, such as the fibrous variant (HTFV).Case history: A 38 years old man noticed a rapidly enlarging lump in his neck month ago. This resulted in discomfort with choking sensation and mild dysphagia. He mentioned weight loss, tiredness and night sweats. He was a smoker and dran...