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SUBACUTE THYROIDITIS IN A CHILD.

Nordie A Bilbao, Anne-Marie D Kaulfers, Samar K Bhowmick

AACE Clinical Case Reports

|January 23, 2020

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Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) in children presents with painful thyroid enlargement and thyrotoxicosis. Prompt diagnosis and corticosteroid treatment are key for symptom resolution.

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Pediatric Endocrinology
Thyroidology
Inflammatory Disorders

Background:

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a rare pediatric thyroid condition.
It can be misdiagnosed as acute suppurative thyroiditis, a more common pediatric condition.

Observation:

A 7-year-old female presented with painful thyroid enlargement, fever, and thyrotoxicosis.
Initial CT scan suggested an abscess, but ultrasound confirmed SAT.
Treatment with antibiotics was ineffective, while NSAIDs provided temporary relief.

Findings:

Laboratory tests revealed elevated inflammatory markers and free thyroxine, with suppressed TSH.
Prednisolone at 1 mg/kg effectively resolved symptoms of pain and fever.
Thyroid ultrasound is crucial for differentiating SAT from bacterial thyroiditis.

Implications:

Accurate differentiation between SAT and acute bacterial thyroiditis is critical in pediatric practice.
Corticosteroids are effective for managing pediatric subacute thyroiditis.
This case highlights the importance of imaging and clinical presentation in diagnosing SAT in children.