Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis Flashcards
1
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Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis affects what age?
A
<50 Years Old
2
Q
Causes of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis?
A
Viral eg Coxsackie, Enterovirus
3
Q
Presentation of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (3)
A
Goitre
Myalgia
Fever
4
Q
Diagnosis of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis?
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Increased ESR
5
Q
Treatment of Subacute De Quervain Thyroiditis? (6)
A
Steroids and NSAIDS
Radioactive Iodine
Beta Blockers
ATN: Carbimazole or Propylthiouracil
6
Q
ATN’s like Carbimazole or Propylthiouracil can cause?
A
Agranulocytosis