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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Virology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Painless thyroiditis is a rare thyroid condition with low TSH and normal/high T4, lacking inflammation.
  • Thyroiditis is linked to viral infections, but painless thyroiditis post-COVID-19 is uncommon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of painless thyroiditis following COVID-19.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing this association for timely management.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 67-year-old male with post-COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Laboratory evaluation including TSH, free T4, and antibody testing.
  • Clinical diagnosis of painless thyroiditis and management with beta blockers, methimazole, and corticosteroids.

Main Results:

  • Patient presented with thyrotoxicosis symptoms 2 months after COVID-19.
  • Diagnosed with painless thyroiditis based on low TSH, elevated free T4, and negative antibodies.
  • Significant symptom improvement with medical management.

Conclusions:

  • Post-COVID-19 painless thyroiditis should be considered in patients with thyrotoxicosis and COVID-19 history.
  • Prompt treatment with beta blockers, anti-thyroid drugs, and corticosteroids is effective.
  • Long-term monitoring for hypothyroidism is essential.