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Also known as thyroid glanditis, thyroid gland inflammation

Thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located on the front of the neck below the laryngeal prominence, and makes hormones that control metabolism.

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Thyroiditis
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The thyroid gland shown with the parathyroid glands on the front of a human neck.
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Endocrinology

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Research

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Article · Português

Tireoidite (português brasileiro) ou tiroidite (português europeu) é um grupo de doenças que causam inflamação da glândula tireóide. Os sintomas, diagnóstico e tratamento dependem da causa. São 4 vezes mais comuns em mulheres e costumam aparecer entre os 27 e 50 anos.

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