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Subacute thyroiditis: a review of 105 cases
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Subacute thyroiditis is a common cause of hyperthyroidism. A review found 9.9% of hyperthyroid patients had it, with most experiencing painful thyroiditis. Long-term hypothyroidism occurred in 11% of cases.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nuclear Medicine
Background:
- Subacute thyroiditis is a significant cause of hyperthyroidism.
- Thyroid scans are crucial for diagnosing thyroid conditions.