Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis Flashcards

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Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis affects what age?

A

<50 Years Old

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Causes of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis?

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Viral eg Coxsackie, Enterovirus

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Presentation of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (3)

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Goitre
Myalgia
Fever

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Diagnosis of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis?

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Increased ESR

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Treatment of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (6)

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Steroids and NSAIDS
Radioactive Iodine
Beta Blockers
ATN: Carbimazole or Propylthiouracil

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ATN’s like Carbimazole or Propylthiouracil can cause?

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Agranulocytosis

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