Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2009
Examination of a 12-year-old chi- ld revealed diffuse thyroid enlargement of the II-degree. Heart auscultation revealed dullness of heart sounds, heart rate was 64/min. The child has frequent constipations, anemia. Concentration of thyreoglobulin antibodies is increased. What disease might have caused such symptoms?
Answer options
- Thyroid carcinoma
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Endemic goiter
- Diffuse toxic goiter
- Thyroid hyperplasia
Correct answer
Autoimmune thyroiditis
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