The diagnosis for a patient with an underactive thyroid gland due to an autoimmune attack of the thyroid is Primary hypothyroidism. This is commonly associated with conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, where the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to decreased hormone production.
A patient is diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland due to an autoimmune attack of the thyroid, what is the diagnosis?
Group of answer choices
Primary hypothyroidism
Tertiary hyperthyroidism
Secondary hypothyroidism
Primary hyperthyroidism
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