| An unusual form of Riedel's thyroiditis: a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 15687829 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We report the case of a 36-year old woman with a history of long-term fever associated with a biologic inflammatory syndrome that was not corrected by several courses of corticosteroid treatment. The only remarkable result during previous investigations was the presence of a positive Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) serology. Clinical examination revealed an heterogenous thyroid with a nodule on the right lobe. Serum thyrotropin (TSH) concentration was normal. The levels of antiperoxidase antibodies and thyrocalcitonin were normal. Ultrasound examination of the neck showed a 3-cm hypoechogenous nodule in the right lobe of the thyroid. A total thyroidectomy was performed. Histopathologic findings led to the diagnosis of Riedel's thyroiditis. We observed a dramatic improvement after surgery with absence of fever and normalization of inflammatory parameters. The role of EBV infection in the process of this unusual form of Riedel's thyroiditis is discussed. |
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Authors:
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S Fontaine; F Gaches; L Lamant; M Uzan; A Bennet; Ph Caron |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association Volume: 15 ISSN: 1050-7256 ISO Abbreviation: Thyroid Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-02 Completed Date: 2005-06-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9104317 Medline TA: Thyroid Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 85-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Endocrinology, CHU Rangueil, Toulouse, France. |
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Adult Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications Female Humans Rare Diseases / diagnosis*, pathology, surgery, virology Thyroid Gland / pathology Thyroidectomy Thyroiditis / diagnosis*, pathology, surgery, virology |
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