The leukocyte migration inhibition test (L.M.T.) is considered by most authors as
specific for cell mediated immune reactions. In the present work, it has been studied
in 29 patients with various thyroid diseases and 47 normal blood donors. The results
demonstrate the clear association between cell mediated immune reactions against thyroglobulin
(L.M.T. and L.T.T.) and the presence in the serum but not the titre of thyroglobulin
antibodies. The findings suggest the synergy of the cellular and humoral responses
in the pathogenesis not only of Hashimoto's struma lymphomatosa, but also in all the
other forms of autoimmune thyroiditis.
Leucocyte Migration Inhibition Test - Thyroglobulin Antibodies - Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
