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Painful subacute thyroiditis in Hawaii.

R A Nordyke1, F I Gilbert, C Lew

  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Straub Clinic & Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Western Journal of Medicine
|July 11, 1991
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Subacute thyroiditis predominantly affects middle-aged women and often presents bilaterally. A characteristic pain-free interval can delay diagnosis, potentially mimicking other thyroid conditions like cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Thyroidology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid condition.
  • Understanding its natural history is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Demographic and clinical features require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively investigate the demographic characteristics of subacute thyroiditis.
  • To determine the seasonality and natural course of the disease.
  • To identify potential diagnostic challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 269 patients diagnosed with painful subacute thyroiditis.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, disease presentation, and duration of symptoms.

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  • Analysis of clinical findings over a 22-year period (1960-1982).

    • Main Results:

    • The mean patient age was 37.1 years, with a female to male ratio of 6.7:1.
    • Bilateral involvement was observed in 69% of patients at initial presentation.
    • A mean duration of thyroid tenderness was 2.2 months, followed by a 2.8-month period of palpable lumps, creating a diagnostic "window".

    Conclusions:

    • Subacute thyroiditis exhibits distinct demographic patterns, primarily affecting women.
    • The disease course includes a significant interval between symptom resolution and lump disappearance.
    • This pain-free period poses a diagnostic challenge, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis, particularly with thyroid cancer.