| Literature DB >> 583565 |
A M McGregor, D F Roberts, R Hall.
Abstract
Genetic predisposition to Hashimoto's thyroiditis is suggested by its striking aggregation in families and its occurrence in twins. The manifestations range from overt clinical and biochemical hypothyroidism to the detection of thyroid autoantibodies in healthy, symptom-free individuals and their relatives. So far as the authors are aware, the finding of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in identical triplets has not previously been reported and they therefore present the cases of Faith, Hope and Charity, 63-year-old triplet sisters.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID： 583565 PMCID： PMC2425701 DOI： 10.1136/pgmj.55.650.894
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN： 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401