Corticosteroid therapy in Riedel's thyroiditis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of Riedel's thyroiditis presenting with a systemic illness, life-threatening stridor and a stony hard goitre. Diagnosis was confirmed by open thyroid biopsy. Treatment with corticosteroid resulted in a dramatic improvement. A possible autoimmune mechanism in the pathogenesis of Riedel's thyroiditis is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Glucocorticoids
- Prednisolone
- Thyroiditis