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6601 A Case of Recurrent Painless Thyroiditis and Discussion of Management

Abstract Disclosure: M.C. Slack: None. S. Grock: None. Introduction: Painless (silent) thyroiditis is characterized as a subacute and generally self-limited disease process in which patients develop transient thyrotoxicosis, which is often followed by a hypothyroid phase before entering the recovery...

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Published in:Journal of the Endocrine Society 2024-10, Vol.8 (Supplement_1)
Main Authors: Slack, Margaret Carolyn, Grock, Shira
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Disclosure: M.C. Slack: None. S. Grock: None. Introduction: Painless (silent) thyroiditis is characterized as a subacute and generally self-limited disease process in which patients develop transient thyrotoxicosis, which is often followed by a hypothyroid phase before entering the recovery euthyroid phase. Given high frequency of positive thyroid antibodies, it may be autoimmune-mediated; recurrence is rare. Here we present a case of recurrent painless thyroiditis and discuss management options. Clinical Case: A Korean woman was followed by endocrinology from age 38 to 60 and experienced at least seven episodes of painless thyroiditis over this time. The episodes occurred without an identifiable trigger and were not preceded by viral illness. During episodes she developed palpitations, hair loss, and dyspnea on exertion and biochemical evidence of thyrotoxicosis with TSH suppressed to
ISSN:2472-1972
2472-1972
DOI:10.1210/jendso/bvae163.1845