Subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain’s) due to influenza A: Presenting as fever of unknown origin (FUO)

Abstract Subacute (de Quervain’s) thyroiditis is a rare but important cause of fever of unknown origin. Most cases of subacute thyroiditis are caused by a variety of viruses, for example, Coxsackie, cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and adenovirus. Influenza immunization or infection may cause su...

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Published in:Heart & lung 2013, Vol.42 (1), p.77-78
Main Authors: Cunha, Burke A., MD, Berbari, Nicholas, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Cardiovascular
Critical Care
Diagnosis, Differential
DNA, Viral - analysis
Female
Fever
Fever of Unknown Origin - diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin - etiology
Hoarseness due to thyroiditis
Humans
Immunization
Influenza
Influenza A virus - genetics
Influenza induced thyroiditis
Influenza, Human - complications
Influenza, Human - diagnosis
Influenza, Human - virology
Mimics of influenza
Myalgias/arthralgias
Night sweats due to thyroiditis
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Thyroid gland
Thyroiditis, Subacute - complications
Thyroiditis, Subacute - diagnosis
Thyroiditis, Subacute - virology
Viral thyroiditis
Viruses
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Summary:Abstract Subacute (de Quervain’s) thyroiditis is a rare but important cause of fever of unknown origin. Most cases of subacute thyroiditis are caused by a variety of viruses, for example, Coxsackie, cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and adenovirus. Influenza immunization or infection may cause subacute thyroiditis. We present the first reported case of a fever of unknown origin due to seasonal influenza A in a 67-year-old woman.
ISSN:0147-9563
1527-3288
DOI:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.05.005