On May 23, 2005, at 9:38 AM, Nathan G wrote:

> Is there any link between pituitary tumors and Hashimoto's
> Thyroiditis? My impression is that the autoimmune activity of
> Hashimoto's is fundamentally different from endocrine problems
> caused a
> tumor, but could I be missing anything?
>
> Thanks,
>
> NG

as i understand it, a pituitary tumour can cause thyroid
irregularity, but this isn't linked to hashimoto's disease, which is
autoimmune thyroid disease.

b

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