De Quervain's thyroiditis classification

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Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

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Primary prevention

Secondary prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Classification

De Quervain's thyroiditis can be classified according to the development of symptoms into the following stages:

1.Prodromal stage

It includes:

  • Low-grade fever and viral flu-like symptoms, such as sore throat, myalgia, arthralgia, and malaise.
  • High-grade fever and neck pain with a tender and diffuse thyroid gland enlargement follow flu-like symptoms.

1.Hyperthyroid stage

It follows the prodromal stage and includes the symptoms of thyrotoxicosis such as:

  • Tachycardia
  • Tremors
  • Irritability
  • Nervousness
  • Weight loss

2.Euthyroid stage

Thyrotoxic stage is followed by a 1–3-week period of euthyroidism.

4.Hypothyroid stage

The transient hypothyroid stage lasts for 6-12 months.

  • Rarely, the hypothyroid stage may persist for a longer duration.

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