Subacute Thyroiditis Following Influenza Vaccine (Vaxigrip®) in A Young Female

Autor: Jeng-Yueh Hsiao, Shih-Chieh Hsin, Ming-Chia Hsieh, Pi-Jung Hsia, Shyi-Jang Shin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 6, Pp 297-300 (2006)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1607-551X
DOI: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70315-8
Popis: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT), also called de Quervain thyroiditis or granulomatous thyroiditis, is a self- limiting, possibly viral, and inflammatory thyroid disorder that is usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic symptoms. This report details a case of SAT possibly associated with influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip®) in a young female. The diagnosis, therapeutic management and outcome are discussed.
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