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Explain of Endocrine Pathology

4.Thyroid, atrophy with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, gross

This symmetrically small thyroid gland demonstrates atrophy. This patient was hypothyroid. This is the end result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Initially, the thyroid is enlarged and there may be transient hyperthyroidism, followed by a euthyroid state and then hypothyroidism with eventual atrophy years later.

（本图片资料来源自美国犹他大学）