Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis Flashcards

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Affects which population of patients (1)

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Under <50 Years

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What triggers subacute de quervain thyroiditis? (3)

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Viral Triggers eg Enterovirus, Coxsackie

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Symptoms/Signs of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis (3)

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Painful Goitre
Fever
Myalgia

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Diagnosis of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (1)

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Increased ESR

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Treatment of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (2)

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Short Term Steroids

NSAIDS

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Management of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (4)

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RAI
ATD
Beta Blockers
Surgery

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