Riedel's thyroiditis laboratory findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Riedel’s thyroiditis include elevated ESR, mild elevation of thyroid peroxidase antibodies and occasionally elevated TSH levels.

• Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Riedel’s thyroiditis include:^[1][2][3][4]
  • Elevated ESR
  • Mildly elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies
  • Mildly elevated white blood cells

• Some patients with Riedel’s thyroiditis may have elevated levels of TSH (in one-third cases), which is usually suggestive of hypothyroidism.

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