Hashimoto's thyroiditis

From Project Hospital Wiki - made for players by players.
Jump to navigationJump to search
Main article, General Surgery.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system gradually destroys the thyroid gland.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 900
Department: General Surgery

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fever 40
Fatigue 50
Weakness 50
Swallow pain 70
Hoarseness 50
Dysphagia 60
Swollen thyroid gland 70
Inflamed thyroid 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Irregular hearbeat 20
Hypertension 20

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • Oral cavity inspection
  • Neck palpation
  • Heart monitoring
  • Biopsy - sampling
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • ECG
  • Blood pressure measurement

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

If complications occur:

Additional treatments: