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Riedel's thyroiditis can cause: | Riedel's thyroiditis can cause: | ||
*Hard and fixed neck mass | *Hard and fixed neck mass | ||
*Painless goiter | *Painless [[goiter]] | ||
*Dysphagia | *[[Dysphagia]] | ||
*Dyspnea | *[[Dyspnea]] | ||
*Hoarseness | *[[Hoarseness]] | ||
==What Causes (disease name)?== | ==What Causes (disease name)?== | ||
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Other important factors in the diagnosis are: | Other important factors in the diagnosis are: | ||
*History and physical examination | *History and physical examination | ||
*Thyroid function tests | *[[Thyroid function tests]] | ||
*ESR | *[[ESR]] | ||
*Imaging studies such as CT and MRI | *Imaging studies such as [[CT]] and [[MRI]] | ||
*Iodine-123 uptake | *[[Iodine-123]] uptake | ||
==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ||
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis. | Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis. | ||
==Treatment Options== | ==Treatment Options== | ||
Pharmacologic medical therapies for Riedel's thyroiditis include corticosteroids, tamoxifen | Pharmacologic medical therapies for Riedel's thyroiditis include [[corticosteroids]], [[tamoxifen]]. Thyroid debulking surgery is performed in Riedel's thyroiditis in patients with compressive symptoms. | ||
==Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?== | ==Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
What are the Symptoms of (Disease name)?
Riedel's thyroiditis can cause:
- Hard and fixed neck mass
- Painless goiter
- Dysphagia
- Dyspnea
- Hoarseness
What Causes (disease name)?
Riedel's thyroiditis is thought to be due to the autoimmunity and infiltration of lymphocytes in the thyroid gland.
Who is at Highest Risk?
Family history and the presence of other autoimmune diseases confer highest risks in the development of Riedel's thyroiditis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is usually made by biopsy and histopathological analysis. Other important factors in the diagnosis are:
- History and physical examination
- Thyroid function tests
- ESR
- Imaging studies such as CT and MRI
- Iodine-123 uptake
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Riedel's thyroiditis.
Treatment Options
Pharmacologic medical therapies for Riedel's thyroiditis include corticosteroids, tamoxifen. Thyroid debulking surgery is performed in Riedel's thyroiditis in patients with compressive symptoms.
Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
There are no preventive methods for Riedel's thyroiditis.
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Prognosis of Riedel's thyroiditis is generally very good.
Possible Complications
Common complications of Riedel's thyroiditis include:
- Hoarseness
- Stridor
- Dysphagia
- Hypothyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Horner's syndrome
- Occlusive phlebitis
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm