Definition:
Inflammatory disease of the due to autoimmune responses leading to lymphocytic infiltration of the gland. It is characterized by the presence of circulating thyroid antigen-specific and thyroid . The clinical signs can range from to depending on the type of autoimmune thyroiditis.
Synonym(s):
Autoimmune Thyroiditis /
Thyroiditis, Lymphocytic /
Thyroiditis, Lymphomatous /
Autoimmune Thyroiditides /