De Quervain's thyroiditis epidemiology and demographics

De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters
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Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
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Treatment
Medical Therapy
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Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies

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

De Quervain's thyroiditis is particularly common in middle aged women, Asians, and Whites. Annually, there are around 22 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

Epidemiology and Demographics

De Quervain's thyroiditis is the most common cause of painful thyroid disease in adults which may account for up to 5% of adult thyroid diseases.

Race

De Quervain's thyroiditis is more common in Whites and Asians than in African-Americans.

Developed and Developing Countries

There is no regional predilection reported towardsDe Quervain's thyroiditis but it was the cause in 1.8% of hypothyroid cases in a study done in Denmark.