Volume : X, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Clinical characteristics and Outcome of Subacute Thyroiditis

Uma Kaimal Saikia, Angad Kumar

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Introduction : Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is an inflammatory, usually self–limiting condition of the thyroid presenting with pain over the thyroid .The course of the disease varies from few weeks to months usually followed by complete recovery or occasionally permanent hypothyroidism. Aim of the study: To study the clinical presentation, hormonal parameters and outcome of patients with SAT. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed to have SAT at an Endocrine clinic . Results : A total of 30 patients were diagnosed to have SAT with a mean age of 43.2 years and female: male ratio of 11:4. Pain was the main symptom followed by fatigue , fever and thyrotoxic symptoms. Majority of patients needed steroid for relief. Recurrence was seen in one patient while permanent hypothyroidism was seen in three patients . Conclusion: Though commonly described as a self–limiting disease, SAT usually requires steroidsfor relief. Recurrence and permanent hypothyroidism are rare sequelae.

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CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND OUTCOME OF SUBACUTE THYROIDITIS, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Angad Kumar INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-7 | July-2020

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