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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of de Quervain's thyroiditis usually include increased ESR, free T3 and free T4 and decreased thyroid stimulating hormone. Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody is usually low or absent.</ref>[1][2]
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of de Quervain's thyroiditis usually include increased ESR, free T3 and free T4 and decreased thyroid stimulating hormone. Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody is usually low or absent.
Thyroid hormones
- Increased Free T3 and Free T4
- Decreased Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)[3]
Thyroid antibodies
- Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) low or absent
References
- ↑ Engkakul P, Mahachoklertwattana P, Poomthavorn P (2011). "Eponym : de Quervain thyroiditis". Eur. J. Pediatr. 170 (4): 427–31. doi:10.1007/s00431-010-1306-4. PMID 20886353.
- ↑ Leibovitch G, Maaravi Y, Shalev O (1989). "Severe facial oedema and glossitis associated with mianserin". Lancet. 2 (8667): 871–2. PMID 2571803.
- ↑ Simmons, PJ (1998). "Antigen-presenting dendritic cells as regulators of the growth of thyrocytes: a role of interleukin-1beta and interleukin-6". Endocrinology. 139 (7): 3158–3186. doi:10.1210/en.139.7.3148. PMID 9645688.