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Subacute thyroiditis following COVID-19: A systematic review.
Elahe Meftah1, Rahem Rahmati2, Fatemeh Zari Meidani2
1Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Frontiers in Endocrinology
|April 24, 2023
Summary
Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) following COVID-19 infection presents similarly to typical SAT, with neck pain and fever being common. Further research is needed due to limited case studies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an inflammatory thyroid condition often triggered by viral infections.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about its potential to cause SAT due to its respiratory nature and multi-organ effects.
Conclusions:
- Subacute thyroiditis following COVID-19 appears clinically similar to SAT from other viral triggers.
- The current evidence base, primarily consisting of case reports and series, limits definitive conclusions and highlights the need for more extensive research.
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