De Quervain's thyroiditis surgery

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De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters

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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

Chest X Ray

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

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of de Quervain's thyroiditis. Thyroidectomy is considered only when there are repeated relapses despite appropriate treatment.

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of de Quervain's thyroiditis. Thyroidectomy is considered only when there are repeated relapses despite appropriate treatment.[1]

References

  1. Volpé R (1993). "The management of subacute (DeQuervain's) thyroiditis". Thyroid. 3 (3): 253–5. PMID 8257868.