The pathogenic factors of autoimmune thyroid disease / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

At the present a clear account of pathogensis of autoimmune thyroid disease(AITD) cannot be given, although several pathogenic factors have been implicated in AITD. However patients way differ in these factors and mechanisms, which contributes to the clinical and pathological heterogeneity of AITD. This article focuses on recent research of possible genetic and environmental factors in AITD.