Riedel's thyroiditis history and symptoms

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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

The hallmark of Riedel's thyroiditis is hard and fixed thyroid mass. A positive history of other autoimmune diseases and the use of certain medications is suggestive of Riedel's thyroiditis. The most common symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis include hard and fixed neck mass, painless goiter, dysphagia, dyspnea, and hoarseness. Less common symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis include muscular cramps, paresthesias, fatigue, and dry skin.

History and Symptoms

The hallmark of Riedel's thyroiditis is hard and fixed thyroid mass. A positive history of other autoimmune diseases and the use of certain medications is suggestive of Riedel's thyroiditis. The most common symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis are related to compression of the adjacent structures such as the trachea and esophagus.[1][2][3]

History

Patients with Riedel's thyroiditis may have a positive history of:

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis include:

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis include:

References

  1. "Thyroiditis — NEJM".
  2. Papi G, LiVolsi VA (2004). "Current concepts on Riedel thyroiditis". Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 121 Suppl: S50–63. PMID 15298150.
  3. Hennessey JV (2011). "Clinical review: Riedel's thyroiditis: a clinical review". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 96 (10): 3031–41. doi:10.1210/jc.2011-0617. PMID 21832114.

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