Thyroiditis, de Quervain's Subacute

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Test:

ESR (H), Hb (L), B.neutrophils (H or N), TFT (vari-able), S.thyroid binding immunoglobulins .(H 40%), radionuclide scan (L uptake)

Sign:

Thyrotoxic initially, hypothyroid later

Dd:

Other forms of thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis, pharyn-gitis

Phys:

Painful, tender thyroid gland, often unilateral