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Riedel's thyroiditis with destruction of thyroid cartilage: A case report
Yue Hu1, Changhong Shi1, Dehui Kong2
1Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Riedel's thyroiditis (RT), a rare IgG4-related disease, can unusually invade the larynx and destroy thyroid cartilage. This case highlights RT as a consideration for atypical laryngeal lesions involving cartilage destruction.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Immunology
Background:
- Riedel's thyroiditis (RT) is a rare, benign, fibrotic thyroid condition often associated with IgG4-related disease.
- It typically presents with thyroid enlargement and compressive symptoms.
- Laryngeal invasion and cartilage destruction are highly unusual manifestations of RT.
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