Additional blood tests and a thyroid ultrasound may also be necessary to assess for autoimmune processes in the thyroid gland. Management typically involves lifelong thyroid replacement therapy ...

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common autoimmune endocrine disorders and often leads to hypothyroidism. It has been shown to substantially affect a patient's quality of life.

It’s often linked to Graves’ disease, another autoimmune condition that overstimulates ... and a physical exam or thyroid ultrasound can help assess whether the lump requires further evaluation.