Progress in diagnosis and treatment of Hashimoto′s thyroiditis

Hashimoto′s thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune thyroid disease and also the primary cause of hypothyroidism. The disease is characterized by long course, slow development, complicated clinical presentation and coexistence with a variety of thyroid diseases. Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis rates are high, therefore close attention should be attached clinically. Key words: Hashimoto′s disease; Hyperthyroidism; Hypothyroidism