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[Late recurrence of subacute De Quervain-Crile thyroiditis]
A Fredenrich1, S Hieronimus, Y Carré
1Service d'Endocrinologie-Reproduction, Diabétologie et Lipidologie, Hôpital de l'Archet 1, Nice.
Annales D'Endocrinologie
|October 28, 1998
Summary
Subacute thyroiditis typically resolves without recurrence. However, this case highlights that subacute thyroiditis can recur even decades later, potentially leading to persistent hypothyroidism.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland.
- It typically presents with neck pain and transient hyperthyroidism, followed by hypothyroidism, and usually resolves completely.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old man presented with symptoms consistent with subacute thyroiditis.
- He had a history of a similar episode 20 years prior, which resulted in mild, persistent hypothyroidism.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates a rare late recurrence of subacute thyroiditis.
- The recurrence occurred 20 years after the initial episode.
Implications:
- Subacute thyroiditis recurrence, though infrequent, can occur after a significant time interval.
- Clinicians should consider the possibility of late recurrence in patients with a history of subacute thyroiditis, especially if hypothyroidism persists.