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When examining a biopsy material obtained from the thyroid gland, the pathologist discovered lymphocyte infiltration of the thyroid tissues and destruction of the parenchymal elements. Diffuse lymphocyte infiltration with lymphoid follicles was detected in the stroma. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Papillary thyroid cancer
  2. Graves disease
  3. Solid adenoma of the thyroid
  4. Basedow disease
  5. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis)
Correct answer

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis)

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