A Case Report Of Hashimotos Thyroiditis Presenting As A Nodular Goitre

Abstract

Thyroid disease is widely present in our population nowadays. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is now classified under Autoimmune Thyroid Disorder (AITD). It is also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. The immune system produces antibodies that target the gland. A thorough history, a complete examination of the neck, thyroid ultrasound, and a FNAC can reveal the real pathology of the thyroid problem so that we can decide about the line of management. In this case report, we discuss the ideology and components of various steps involved in the treatment and management of nodular goitre. The challenges encountered at every step of the evaluation highlight the wide spectrum of thyroid issues we see in everyday practice. Thyroidectomy should be considered as the last modality for diagnosis and therapy because the occurrence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in HPE is very common. This is owing to the difficulty in conveying the complexities involved in distinguishing thyroiditis from thyroid cancer in a few cases