Granulomatous thyroiditisPostpartumLymphocyticHyperthyroidismGravesHashimoto's ThyroiditisHashimotoCases of subacute thyroiditisPainless thyroiditisForms of thyroiditisInflammation of the thyroidSuppurative thyroiditisThyrotoxicosisQuervainSymptomsRadioactive iodineInflammatory disease of the thyroidEtiologyAntibodiesHyperthyroidPatientsOnsetDrug-inducedDisorderDiagnosisClinicalAntithyroidViral infectionImmune systemOccurrenceAntibodyUncommon
Granulomatous thyroiditis9
- Broadly, there are three categories of thyroiditis that can present in a subacute fashion, including subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis, and drug-induced thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- The three types of thyroiditis that can occur in a subacute manner include subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis, and drug-induced thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis affects more women than men and often follows a viral upper respiratory tract infection with many implicated viruses including Coxsackievirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and recently SARS-CoV-2 among others. (wikipedia.org)
- In subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, there is infiltration of neutrophils and other immune cells which cause damage to the thyroid follicular cells. (wikipedia.org)
- In subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, there may be a history of a viral infection preceding onset of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- from a patient with thyrotoxicosis resulting from subacute granulomatous thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis is the most common cause of a painful thyroid gland. (medscape.com)
- The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is elevated only with subacute granulomatous thyroiditis and is usually greater than 50 mm/h, often exceeding 100 mm/h. (medscape.com)
- The classic presentation is the painful, granulomatous thyroiditis (DeQuervain's) characterized by diffuse swelling of the gland, usually preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection. (intec.edu.do)
Postpartum11
- When subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis occurs up to 12 months postpartum, it is called postpartum thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- Postpartum thyroiditis can recur in subsequent pregnancies. (wikipedia.org)
- The highest elevation in subacute thyroiditis is associated with subacute postpartum thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- Stagnaro-Green A. Approach to the patient with postpartum thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- Women who were recently pregnant may develop painless postpartum thyroiditis. (bcm.edu)
- Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is a self-limited, subacute disorder occurring most commonly in women during the postpartum period. (msdmanuals.com)
- A painless variant, also referred to as autoimmune subacute thyroiditis, has been documented and is strongly linked to postpartum state, reported following ~10% of pregnancies. (intec.edu.do)
- 10. Stagnaro-Green A, Schwartz A, Gismondi R, Tinelli A, Mangieri T, Negro R. High rate of persistent hypothyroidism in a large-scale prospective study of postpartum thyroiditis in southern Italy. (intec.edu.do)
- Transient (temporary) hyperthyroidism can be caused by silent thyroiditis, a condition which appears to be the same as postpartum thyroiditis but is not related to pregnancy. (aace.com)
- In postpartum thyroiditis there is an association with other autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus, vitiligo , Type 1 diabetes etc.) or a positive family history. (rxmed.com)
- there are several forms of thyroiditis, including chronic or Hashimoto's thyroiditis (also called autoimmune or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis), subacute thyroiditis, and painless or postpartum thyroiditis. (diagnose-me.com)
Lymphocytic7
- Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis, also called painless or silent thyroiditis, occurs in individuals with underlying autoimmune disease or after pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- These individuals may develop subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- In contrast, subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by an infiltration of lymphocytes causing damage to the thyroid gland, similar to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- Lymphocytic (auto-immune, Hashimoto's) thyroiditis. (bmj.com)
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis Hashimoto thyroiditis is chronic autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid with lymphocytic infiltration. (msdmanuals.com)
- Patients eventually become euthyroid (i.e. not left with hyper or hypothyroidism) Patients with lymphocytic thyroiditis - may develop persistent goiter (enlarged thyroid ) and thyroid failure, which can be treated with thyroid replacement therapy. (rxmed.com)
- Alternative names: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's Disease, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Thyroiditis is an inflammation - not an infection - of the thyroid gland. (diagnose-me.com)
Hyperthyroidism6
- Hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis. (medlineplus.gov)
- Subacute thyroiditis is a self-limited thyroid condition associated with a triphasic clinical course of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and return to normal thyroid function. (medscape.com)
- Painless thyroiditis occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed and consequently vacillates between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. (bcm.edu)
- In subacute thyroiditis, there is a short period of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism accompanied by pain and discomfort in the neck. (bcm.edu)
- Patients may develop radiation-induced thyroiditis following treatment with radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism or radiation therapy for cancers. (bcm.edu)
- In order to differentiate between Graves' hyperthyroidism and painless thyroiditis a radioactive iodine uptake scan is often performed. (rxmed.com)
Graves7
- Is it Graves' Disease or Subacute Thyroiditis? (elaine-moore.com)
- Like Graves' disease, subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is usually seen in women, and its peak incidence occurs between ages 40 and 50. (elaine-moore.com)
- Graves disease shows increased uptake whereas thyroiditis shows markedly decreased uptake of the iodine. (rxmed.com)
- The association was most pronounced in autoimmune disorders (Graves' disease and autoimmune thyroiditis ), although there was still a strong association for non-autoimmune thyroid disorders. (diagnose-me.com)
- Certain autoimmune disease such as Graves' disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, and other diseases including subacute thyroiditis and thyroid cancer cause high levels of thyroid hormone. (meridianbioscience.com)
- HLA typing of patients who developed subacute thyroiditis and Graves' disease after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: a case report. (cdc.gov)
- RÉSUMÉ La première description des pathologies thyroïdiennes, telles qu'on les connaît aujourd'hui, a été celle de la maladie de Graves par Caleb Parry en 1786, mais la pathogenèse de l'affection thyroïdienne n'a pas été découverte avant 1882-1886. (who.int)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis10
- It is considered to be a variant of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (wikipedia.org)
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid caused by an autoimmune disease in which anti-thyroid antibodies attack the thyroid gland. (bcm.edu)
- In the U.S., Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause for Hashimoto's hypothyroidism-inflammation resulting from an underactive thyroid gland. (bcm.edu)
- Some individuals with Hashimoto's thyroiditis may never develop hypothyroidism. (bcm.edu)
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis gets its name from Hakaru Hashimoto, who first described it in 1912. (bcm.edu)
- 1 Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism in Australia and most iodine-sufficient areas of the world. (racgp.org.au)
- 2 Hashimoto's thyroiditis is characterised by gradual thyroid failure, with or without goitre formation, due to autoimmune-mediated destruction of the thyroid gland. (racgp.org.au)
- People with Hashimoto's thyroiditis have an increased risk of other autoimmune conditions including coeliac disease, vitamin B12 deficiency and Addison's disease. (racgp.org.au)
- Hypothyroidism is usually caused by an autoimmune disease ( Hashimoto's thyroiditis ), but may also be caused by radiation therapy, thyroid surgery, or certain medications. (diagnose-me.com)
- There is an increased occurrence of thyroid disease ( Hashimoto's thyroiditis ) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. (diagnose-me.com)
Hashimoto1
- Hashimoto thyroiditis results when antibodies in the body attacks the cells of the thyroid gland-an autoimmune. (merckmanuals.com)
Cases of subacute thyroiditis2
- Two cases of subacute thyroiditis presenting in pregnancy. (medscape.com)
- Rare cases of subacute thyroiditis have been reported after vaccines. (comu.edu.tr)
Painless thyroiditis1
- Nishimaki M, Isozaki O, Yoshihara A, Okubo Y, Takano K. Clinical characteristics of frequently recurring painless thyroiditis: contributions of higher thyroid hormone levels, younger onset, male gender, presence of thyroid autoantibody and absence of goiter to repeated recurrence. (medscape.com)
Forms of thyroiditis2
- Subacute thyroiditis refers to a temporal classification of the different forms of thyroiditis based on onset of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Anti-thyroglobulin antibody tests are generally used in combination with other tests such as anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) to examine thyroid function for autoimmune thyroid disorders and distinguish it from other forms of thyroiditis. (meridianbioscience.com)
Inflammation of the thyroid2
- In all three types of thyroiditis, there is inflammation of the thyroid gland which leads to clinical symptoms in three phases. (wikipedia.org)
- Thyroiditis is an acute inflammation of the thyroid gland. (rxmed.com)
Suppurative thyroiditis8
- The last disorder in the above list, acute suppurative thyroiditis, is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection of the thyroid via the conduit of a congenital pyriform sinus fistula. (medscape.com)
- A study by Masuoka et al of 60 patients with acute suppurative thyroiditis found that careful imaging can provide clues to an early diagnosis of this condition, which can develop into a life-threatening endocrine emergency. (medscape.com)
- Imaging studies in sixty patients with acute suppurative thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- Acute bacterial suppurative thyroiditis: a clinical review and expert opinion. (intec.edu.do)
- Acute suppurative thyroiditis in childhood: spontaneous closure of sinus pyriform fistula may occur even very early. (intec.edu.do)
- 14. Teckie G, Bhana SA, Tsitsi JML, Shires R. Thyrotoxicosis followed by hypothyroidism due to suppurative thyroiditis cause by Nocardia brasiliensis in a patient with advance acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. (intec.edu.do)
- Infections that can produce thyrotoxicosis include subacute thyroiditis (SAT) and, very rarely, acute suppurative thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- infections that lead to the condition include subacute thyroiditis (SAT) and, very rarely, acute suppurative thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
Thyrotoxicosis1
- Subacute thyroiditis may be responsible for 15-20% of patients presenting with thyrotoxicosis and 10% of patients presenting with hypothyroidism . (medscape.com)
Quervain2
- This condition is also known as painful subacute thyroiditis, de Quervain thyroiditis, and migratory thyroiditis (this last because the pain can shift to different locations in the thyroid). (medscape.com)
- Viral infections have often been associated with subacute (De Quervain) thyroiditis. (comu.edu.tr)
Symptoms8
- The temporal classification of thyroiditis includes presentation of symptoms in an acute, subacute, or chronic manner. (wikipedia.org)
- There are also other classification systems for thyroiditis based on factors such as clinical symptoms and underlying etiology. (wikipedia.org)
- Among the different classification systems for thyroiditis, the onset of symptoms can be used to classify thyroiditis as acute, subacute, or chronic. (wikipedia.org)
- The symptoms of subacute thyroiditis depend on the etiology. (wikipedia.org)
- Subacute thyroiditis occurs most often in middle-aged women with symptoms of a viral upper respiratory tract infection in the past month. (medlineplus.gov)
- You have thyroiditis and symptoms do not improve with treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
- Occasionally an under-active thyroid condition called Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis, known as HAIT or, simply, thyroiditis has been associated with a range of anxiety symptoms. (diagnose-me.com)
- Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis has been associated with a range of anxiety symptoms including panic attack. (diagnose-me.com)
Radioactive iodine2
- Radioactive iodine treatment and antithyroid therapy are never appropriate for these forms of subacute thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
- Primary thyroid gland failure can occur as a result of chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, radioactive iodine treatment, or thyroidectomy. (aafp.org)
Inflammatory disease of the thyroid2
- Subacute thyroiditis is an acute inflammatory disease of the thyroid probably caused by a virus. (msdmanuals.com)
- Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland with multiple etiologies and clinical features, often challenging to recognize. (intec.edu.do)
Etiology1
- Levothyroxine, at doses individualized according to patient response, is effective as replacement or supplemental therapy in hypothyroidism of any etiology, except transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis. (nih.gov)
Antibodies3
- It can be differentiated from the former by the presence of anti-thyroid antibodies, which classifies it as an autoimmune thyroiditis. (intec.edu.do)
- Pregnant women and relatives of those with autoimmune thyroiditis may also test positive for these antibodies. (ucsfhealth.org)
- Approximately 10% of lupus patients have thyroid antibodies, and autoimmune thyroiditis occasionally coexists with SLE. (diagnose-me.com)
Hyperthyroid2
- The hyperthyroid and hypothyroid phases of drug-induced thyroiditis can usually be managed by medication alone. (bcm.edu)
- Subacute or DeQuervain's thyroiditis typically causes a hyperthyroid phase as thyroid hormone is released from damaged thyroid cells. (elaine-moore.com)
Patients4
- TG in patients with subacute thyroiditis is heterogeneous with respect to sedimentation properties and structural integrity. (medscape.com)
- Still, patients with subacute thyroiditis may require treatment for pain and discomfort. (bcm.edu)
- History of an antecedent viral upper respiratory infection is common in patients with subacute thyroiditis. (msdmanuals.com)
- Some doctors report finding that a high percentage of patients with autoimmune disorders, such as thyroiditis , are also deficient in DHEA, and should be tested. (diagnose-me.com)
Onset1
- Presentation of an unusual case with subacute onset in a 14-year-old girl. (bmj.com)
Drug-induced1
- Drug-induced thyroiditis can occur in individuals receiving certain therapies such as amiodarone, interferon-alpha, lithium, tyrosine-kinase inhibitors, and immunotherapies among other drugs. (wikipedia.org)
Disorder1
- Chronic thyroiditis or Hashimoto's disease is a common thyroid gland disorder that can occur at any age, but it is most often seen in middle-aged women. (diagnose-me.com)
Diagnosis2
- Any spontaneous development of painful swelling of the thyroid gland warrants a complete work up that includes thyroid hormones, thyroid autoimmune panel, acute phase reactant titers, and, if available, imaging that may lead to the diagnosis of an inflammatory or infectious cause of thyroiditis. (intec.edu.do)
- 8. Shah S, Baum S. Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Thyroiditis. (intec.edu.do)
Clinical2
- Clinical characteristics of subacute thyroiditis classified according to human leukocyte antigen typing. (medscape.com)
- Clinical features and outcome of subacute thyroiditis in an incidence cohort: Olmsted County, Minnesota, study. (medscape.com)
Antithyroid1
- Antithyroid antibody titers can be elevated temporarily in all causes of subacute thyroiditis. (medscape.com)
Viral infection1
- The causes of thyroiditis are thought to be associated with a viral infection autoimmune response to thyroid tissue - the most common type of thyroiditis e.g. (rxmed.com)
Immune system1
- According to the researchers, selenium deficiency appears to contribute to the development and maintenance of autoimmune thyroiditis because of its effect on the function of selenium-dependent enzymes, which can modulate the immune system. (diagnose-me.com)
Occurrence1
- Zein EF, Karaa SE, Megarbane A. Familial occurrence of painful subacute thyroiditis associated with human leukocyte antigen-B35. (medscape.com)
Antibody1
- The most specific autoantibody for autoimmune thyroiditis is antithyroperoxidase (anti-TPO) antibody. (medscape.com)
Uncommon1
- Subacute thyroiditis is an uncommon condition. (medlineplus.gov)