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Multiple sclerosis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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A case of multiple sclerosis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis confirmed by cytology is reported. The association of multiple sclerosis with other autoimmune diseases is infrequent but supports the immune hypothesis of the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. The authors suggest the inclusion of immunological tests in the screening of all patients diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Hospital General Mare de Deu de L'Esperança, c/St Josep de la Muntanya 12, 08024, Barcelona, Spain

    J. Roquer, D. Escudero, J. Herraiz & E. Masó

  2. Department Endocrinology, Hospital General Mare de Deu de L'Esperança, c/St Josep de la Muntanya 12, 08024, Barcelona, Spain

    F. Cano

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Roquer, J., Escudero, D., Herraiz, J. et al. Multiple sclerosis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. J Neurol 234, 23–24 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00314004

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