Riedel's thyroiditis: A case report and review of the ultrasound findings of this rare disease entity.

Autor:	Michell K; ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK., Hall S; ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK., Ali ZA; Department of Pathology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK., Al-Hashim M; ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK., Howlett DC; Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Ultrasound (Leeds, England) [Ultrasound] 2024 Oct 26, pp. 1742271X241292021. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 26.
DOI:	10.1177/1742271X241292021
Abstrakt:	Introduction: Riedel's thyroiditis is a rare inflammatory disease of the thyroid with non-specific and varied presentations. A typical presentation and ultrasound findings are reported in this case. Case Report: A 68-year-old male is referred to Ear, Nose and Throat for a neck lump that varied in size over 2 years. An ultrasound scan identified a suspicious nodule on the left thyroid that was biopsied confirming the diagnosis of Riedel's thyroiditis. Discussion: The aetiology, presentation and management of Riedel's thyroiditis are explored. The use of ultrasound and the utility of other imaging and biochemical tests are discussed. Conclusion: Riedel's thyroiditis is a difficult condition to diagnose due to rarity, varied presentation, with non-specific clinical, biochemical and radiographic findings which often mimic thyroid cancers. Definitive diagnosis of Riedel's thyroiditis requires histological analysis, and while fine-needle aspirations are typically insufficient, diagnostic samples can be taken with ultrasound-guided core biopsies. Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship and/or publication of this article. (© The Author(s) 2024.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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