Thyroiditis, Subacute
| Definition: |
Spontaneously remitting inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland characterized by fever, weakness, sore throat, and painful enlargement of the thyroid gland. |
| Notes: |
remits spontaneously; do not confuse X ref DE QUERVAIN THYROIDITIS with de Quervain's dis of tendon sheath of thumb muscles ( = TENOSYNOVITIS) |
| Also Called: |
De Quervain Thyroiditis |
| Previously Indexed: |
Thyroiditis (1966-1986) |
Thyroiditis, Subacute Definitions and Terms
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