De Quervain's Flashcards
1
Q
4 phases;
phase 1 (lasts 3-6 weeks): […], […] goitre, raised […]
phase 2 (1-3 weeks): […]
phase 3 (weeks - months): […]
phase 4: thyroid structure and function goes back to […]
A
4 phases;
phase 1 (lasts 3-6 weeks): hyperthyroidism, painful goitre, raised ESR
phase 2 (1-3 weeks): euthyroid
phase 3 (weeks - months): hypothyroidism
phase 4: thyroid structure and function goes back to normal
2
Q
Inx
thyroid […]: globally reduced uptake of […]-[…]
A
thyroid scintigraphy: globally reduced uptake of iodine-131
3
Q
Mx
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self-limiting