De Quervain's thyroiditis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of de Quervain's thyroiditis are family history and female gender.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for de Quervain's thyroiditis are:

Common Risk factors

• Family history
• Female gender
• Histocompatibility antigen (HLA) B35

Less common risk factors

• HLA B15/62