Subacute thyroiditis: An uncommon cause of fever of unknown origin

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limited, possibly viral, inflammatory thyroid disorder usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic disorder. SAT is not uncommon and can present with pyrexia of unknown origin. High index of suspicion is required and cases are managed symptomatically.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Das, Sambit
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
Materias:
Brief Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3603069/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23565421
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.104083
Descripción
Sumario:Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limited, possibly viral, inflammatory thyroid disorder usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic disorder. SAT is not uncommon and can present with pyrexia of unknown origin. High index of suspicion is required and cases are managed symptomatically.

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