21. For instance, the thyroid gland may become large and lobulated in Hashimoto's thyroiditis . 22. Myxedema can also occur in Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other long-standing forms of hypothyroidism. 23. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an type 1 diabetes, pernicious anaemia, Addison's disease vitiligo. 24. Many of the signs imitate symptoms of other diseases, so thyroiditis can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. 25. This is in contrast to subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis , which is also sometimes called " painless thyroiditis ". 26. This is in contrast to subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis, which is also sometimes called " painless thyroiditis ". 27. Both of these entities can be considered subtypes of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and have an autoimmune basis. 28. After women give birth, about 5 % develop postpartum thyroiditis which can occur up to nine months afterwards. 29. There are many different signs and symptoms for thyroiditis , none of which are exclusively limited to this disease. 30. Most types of thyroiditis are three to five times more likely to be found in women than in men.
