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Subacute Thyroiditis (Thyroiditis, De Quervain) Summary

309 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 15 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Spontaneously remitting inflammatory condition of the THYROID GLAND, characterized by FEVER; MUSCLE WEAKNESS; SORE THROAT; severe thyroid PAIN; and an enlarged damaged gland containing GIANT CELLS. The disease frequently follows a viral infection.

Also Known As: Thyroiditis, De Quervain; Granulomatous Thyroiditis; Thyroiditis, Subacute; Giant Cell Thyroiditis; Subacute Nonsuppurative Thyroiditis Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Subacute Thyroiditis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Antibodies : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 32 results : IBA
  2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 2 outcomes in 3 results : IBA
  3. Ipodate (Bilimin) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results : FDA 2
  4. Glucocorticoids : 1 outcome in 4 results : IBA
  5. Technetium (Technetium 99m) : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  6. Iodine : 3 studies in 40 results : IBA
  7. Hormones : 1 study in 21 results : IBA
  8. Thyroglobulin : 1 study in 17 results : FDA 2
  9. Antigens : 1 study in 13 results : IBA
  10. Thyroid Hormones : 1 study in 12 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Subacute Thyroiditis

  1. Hyperthyroidism
  2. Graves Disease (Basedow Disease)
  3. Thyroiditis
  4. Hypothyroidism
  5. Nodular Goiter
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Key Therapies for Subacute Thyroiditis

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  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 outcomes in 3 results
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 1 outcome in 4 results
  3. Thyroidectomy : 4 results
  4. Transplants (Transplant) : 2 results
  5. Breast Implants (Breast Implant) : 1 result
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