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[Riedel's thyroiditis. Personal experience].

L Calbo1, P Sciglitano, E Calbo

  • 1Università degli Studi di Messina, U.O.C. di Chirurgia Generale e Mininvasiva.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|June 14, 2006
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Riedel's thyroiditis, a rare chronic inflammatory condition, affects older women and involves thyroid fibrosis. Surgical outcomes varied after total or sub-total thyroidectomy in three reported cases.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Context:

  • Riedel's thyroiditis is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause.
  • It predominantly affects women over 45-50 years old.
  • Characterized by extensive fibrosis impacting the thyroid and adjacent structures.

Purpose:

  • To discuss three distinct cases of Riedel's thyroiditis.
  • To report the surgical outcomes following different resection strategies.

Summary:

  • The study details three cases of Riedel's thyroiditis, a fibrotic inflammatory thyroid condition.
  • Two patients underwent total thyroidectomy, while one had a sub-total resection.
  • The fibrosis characteristic of Riedel's thyroiditis extends beyond the thyroid gland.

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Impact:

  • Provides insights into the management of rare Riedel's thyroiditis.
  • Highlights surgical outcomes for total versus sub-total thyroidectomy in these cases.
  • Contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and surgical management of this fibrosing condition.