Riedel's thyroiditis laboratory findings
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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
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Riedel's thyroiditis include elevated ESR, mild elevation of thyroid peroxidase antibodies and occasionally elevated TSH levels.
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include
- Elevated ESR
- Mildly elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies
- Mildly elevated white blood cells
- Elevated levels of TSH (in one-third cases)
- Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].