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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Non-contrast [[Computed tomography|CT]] may be used in [[de Quervain's thyroiditis]] to assess the [[ | Non-contrast [[Computed tomography|CT]] may be used in [[de Quervain's thyroiditis]] to assess the [[esophageal]] or [[tracheal compression]]. | ||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
[[CT]] may be used to assess the evaluate the [[ | [[CT]] may be used to assess the evaluate the [[esophageal]] or [[tracheal compression]]. Contrast enhanced CT images are sharper but they can induce [[thyrotoxicosis]] so non-contrast CT is preferred in thyroid abnormalities.<ref name="pmid10430821">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kaplan MM |title=Clinical perspectives in the diagnosis of thyroid disease |journal=Clin. Chem. |volume=45 |issue=8 Pt 2 |pages=1377–83 |year=1999 |pmid=10430821 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters |
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Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Non-contrast CT may be used in de Quervain's thyroiditis to assess the esophageal or tracheal compression.
CT
CT may be used to assess the evaluate the esophageal or tracheal compression. Contrast enhanced CT images are sharper but they can induce thyrotoxicosis so non-contrast CT is preferred in thyroid abnormalities.[1]