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silent thyroiditis

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silent thyroiditis
Atypical subacute thyroiditis, hyperthyroiditis, lymphocytic thyroiditis, subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis Endocrinology Self-limited hyperthyroidism that resolves in 2-5 months; thyroid is infiltrated with lymphocytes Clinical Hyperthyroidism for ≤ 3 months or less Risk factors ♀, >  age 30, current pregnancy Management If severe, tranquilizers, β-blockers, prednisone. See Hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis.


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5) Nakamura et al reported a familial, springtime occurrence of silent thyroiditis in only those family members who were allergic to Japanese cedar pollen.
3) The test may be performed when the following disorders are present: colloid nodular goiter, Graves disease, silent thyroiditis, and toxic nodular goiter.
 
 
 
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