granulomatous thyroiditis

granulomatous thyroiditis

De Quervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, pseudotuberculous thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis Endocrinology Thyroid inflammation possibly of viral origin, more common in ♀, age 30–50 Clinical Sore throat, dysphagia, marked tenderness on palpation, often accompanied by fever, malaise, pressure Sx, mild hypothyroidism. See Thyroiditis.