European Journal of Endocrinology · 1972 · 33 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesEndocrinologyImmunologyAutoimmunityImmunopathologyAutoimmune Disease PathogenesisAutoimmune Disease PathologyAutoimmune DiseasesAutoimmune EndocrinopathiesThyroid DisordersDifferential Diagnosis Of ThyrotoxicosisThyroid AutoantibodiesThyroid Autoimmunity
ABSTRACT The cases of 2 women who had clinical and biochemical evidence of autoimmune thyroiditis, who progressed to develop hypothyroidism and who then, some years later, developed thyrotoxicosis are described. Possible mechanisms for the production of this unusual clinical course are discussed.