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    • Endocrinology
    • Immunology
    • Thyroidology

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    • Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland.
    • The long-term sequelae of SAT, particularly the risk of permanent hypothyroidism, require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of permanent hypothyroidism in patients with a history of subacute thyroiditis.
    • To identify factors associated with the development of permanent hypothyroidism following SAT.

    Main Methods:

    • Follow-up study of 35 patients with a history of SAT.
    • Serum analysis including T4, T3, TSH, thyroglobulin, and thyroid antibodies using radioimmunoassay (RIA).
    • Clinical evaluation for recurrences and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Permanent hypothyroidism developed in 2 out of 35 patients (5.7%) one to four years post-SAT.
    • Both patients who developed hypothyroidism had high levels of circulating thyroglobulin antibodies.
    • One case of hypothyroidism occurred after thyroid surgery for recurrent SAT.

    Conclusions:

    • Permanent hypothyroidism following SAT appears to be uncommon.
    • The development of permanent hypothyroidism may be linked to an underlying autoimmune process or thyroid surgery.
    • High thyroglobulin antibody levels suggest a potential transition to autoimmune thyroiditis.