Consecutive patients with the final diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis - case 9 (348) |
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Clinical presentation: A 33-year-old woman was referred for follow-up evaluation of a hypothyroidism has been known for eleven years.
Palpation: no abnormality.
Hormonal investigation: TSH 2.76 mIU/L on daily 75 microgram levothyroxine. The aTPO level was 883 U/mL 3 years ago.
Ultrasonography. The thyroid was hypoechogenic and presented fibrotic changes.
Diagnosis: Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hypothyroidism.
Suggestion: continuation with the daily 75 microgram levothyroxine replacement therapy, TSH in a year.