De Quervain's thyroiditis historical perspective

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

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CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary prevention

Secondary prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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

In 1895, Mygind first described de Quervain's thyroiditis.

Historical Perspective

  • In 1895, Mygind first described de Quervain's thyroiditis.
  • Mygind presented 18 cases of “thyroiditis akuta simplex,” (the thyroiditis which affected the previously normal gland without abscess formation).
  • In 1904, Fritz de Quervain differentiated this disease clearly from other forms of thyroiditis on the pathological findings.
  • In 1936, de Quervain's thyroiditis was reaffirmed by de Quervain and Giordanengo.

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