| In nine cases, family history of other autoimmune conditions was reported, such as thyroiditis, juvenile diabetes mellitus, and systemic lupus. |
| In thyroiditis, there is inflammation of the thyroid gland from either infection or autoimmune attack. |
| Subacute thyroiditis shows a rapidly enlarging thyroid gland and signs of thyroid dysfunction. |
| Occasionally, patients with autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease also have HAIR-AN syndrome. |
| In our group of 801 respondents, there were 14 reported cases of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. |
| Several researchers have reported possible effects of organochlorinated substances on endocrine autoimmune disorders, including thyroiditis and type II diabetes. |
