An autoimmune disease with lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid gland is known as:
A)cretinism.
B)Graves disease.
C)islets of Langerhans.
D)Cushing's syndrome.
E)Hashimoto's.

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Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that results in lymphocytic infiltration and destruction of the thyroid gland. It can cause hypothyroidism and is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. Cretinism is a congenital hypothyroidism that results in developmental delays and stunted growth. Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism. Islets of Langerhans are clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Cushing's syndrome is caused by long-term exposure to high levels of cortisol and can result in weight gain and other symptoms.

An Autoimmune Disease with Lymphocytic Infiltration of the Thyroid Gland