| Literature DB >> 9497955 |
B Vaidya1, P E Harris, P Barrett, P Kendall-Taylor.
Abstract
We report a case of Riedel's thyroiditis presenting with a systemic illness, life-threatening stridor and a stony hard goitre. Diagnosis was confirmed by open thyroid biopsy. Treatment with corticosteroid resulted in a dramatic improvement. A possible autoimmune mechanism in the pathogenesis of Riedel's thyroiditis is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9497955 PMCID: PMC2431527 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.73.866.817
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401