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In this article we will talk about lymphomatous thyroiditis. What kind of disease is this and how to treat it. Let's go.
**Thyroiditis** is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. There are two types of thyroiditis - autoimmune and toxic. Autoimmune thyroiditis is a disease in which the immune system begins to attack the thyroid tissue and cause inflammation. Toxic thyroiditis occurs as a result of the action of various toxins on the thyroid gland.
One of the most serious types of thyroiditis is **lymphomatous thyroiditis**. This is a rare type of thyroiditis that manifests as diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland, thyroid dysfunction (such as increased or decreased hormone levels), and other complications.
The lymphomatous form of thyroiditis develops in 5-10% of patients with thyroiditis. This type of thyroiditis usually occurs in young people, making it even more serious. Lymphomatous thyroiditis most often occurs in adolescence and can last into old age.
The most common symptoms of the lymphomatous form of thyroiditis are fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and enlarged thyroid glands. In most cases, the lymphomatous form does not appear after the first 2-3 years after the onset of the disease. However, later