Invasive fibrous thyroiditis (Riedel's struma): a manifestation of multifocal fibrosclerosis? A case report with review of the literature

A patient is described with Riedel's thyroiditis and invasive fibrous growth in parathyroid, lacrimal glands, and retroperitoneally. It is proposed that Riedel's thyroiditis is not a disease in its own right but a manifestation of a generalized disease of fibrous tissues.

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Published in:Quarterly journal of medicine 1989-08, Vol.72 (268), p.709-717
Main Authors: de Lange, W E, Freling, N J, Molenaar, W M, Doorenbos, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Fibrosis
Humans
Male
Sclerosis
Thyroid Gland - pathology
Thyroiditis - pathology
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Summary:A patient is described with Riedel's thyroiditis and invasive fibrous growth in parathyroid, lacrimal glands, and retroperitoneally. It is proposed that Riedel's thyroiditis is not a disease in its own right but a manifestation of a generalized disease of fibrous tissues.
ISSN:0033-5622