Hashimoto
=
s Thyroiditis - 3
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Other diseases with anti-Tg and anti-TPO present:
•
e
hyperthyroidism
•
e
thyroid tumors
•
e
pernicious anemia - lack of intrinsic factor leads to
vitamin B
12
deficiency
•
e
lupus erythematosus
•
e
some healthy individuals may test positive