Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is a type of subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis that occurs due to autoimmune response towards thyroid gland in postpartum period, miscarriage, or abortion. PPT is an autoimmune disorder. PPT is caused by a mutation in the G-allele of CD60 CTLA-4 gene, HLA-DR3, HLA-DR4, and HLA-DR5 gene. To review details about various risk factors that contribute to the development of PPT, click here.
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