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Hypothyroidism

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Iodine deficiency

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Iodine deficiency

Rare in the US
Remains the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide

Hypothyroidism In areas of iodine sufficiency

Autoimmune disease (Hashimoto's thyroiditis)
Iatrogenic causes (treatment of hyperthyroidism) are most common

Etiology of hypothyroidism

Primary - Hashimotos thyroiditis
Iatrogenic-Hyperthyroid treatment
Drugs: iodine excess, contrast, hyperthyroid treatment
Congenital hypothyroidism

Secondary Hypothyroidism

Hypopituitarism:
Hypothalamic disorders

Associated autoimmune diseases of hypothyroidism

Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes Mellitus 1
Pernicious anemia
Sjogren's
Vitiligo (loss of hair color)
Hypoparathyroidism