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De Quervain thyroiditis: Difference between revisions
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(Created page with "'''De Quervain thyroiditis''', also called '''subacute granulomatous thyroiditis''' or '''giant cell thyroiditis''', is a transient, self-limiting viral infection of the thyroid that occurs some weeks after a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Granulomas are present in the thyroid, hence the name. It’s a moderately frequent disorder with seasonal fluctiations. It mostly affects middle-aged females. == Clinical features == The symptoms are usually preceded b...") |
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The thyrotoxicosis rapidly decreases and progresses to hypothyroidism, which is transient and normalises over 6 months in most cases. 10% retain permanent hypothyroidism. | The thyrotoxicosis rapidly decreases and progresses to hypothyroidism, which is transient and normalises over 6 months in most cases. 10% retain permanent hypothyroidism. | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Endocrinology]]</noinclude> | ||