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De Quervain's thyroiditis historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In 1895, Mygind first described de Quervain’s thyroiditis. In 1904, Fritz de Quervain differentiated this disease from other forms of thyroiditis on the basis of the pathological findings.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
De Quervain’s thyroiditis is named after Fritz de Quervain who differentiated de Quervain’s thyroiditis clearly from other forms of thyroiditis. The most prominent historical events related to de Quervain’s thyroiditis include:[1][2][3]
- In 1895, Mygind first described de Quervain’s thyroiditis. Mygind presented 18 cases of thyroiditis akuta simplex (the thyroiditis which affected the previously normal gland without abscess formation).
- In 1904, Fritz de Quervain differentiated de Quervain’s thyroiditis clearly from other forms of thyroiditis based on pathological findings.
- In 1936, de Quervain’s thyroiditis was reaffirmed by de Quervain and Giordanengo.
References
References
- ↑ Mygind H. “[Thyroiditis akuta simplex. ]”. J Laryngol Rhinol Otol. 9 (4): 181–193.
- ↑ de Quervain F, Giordanengo G. “[Die akute und subakute nicht eiterige Thyreoiditis.]”. Mitt Grenzgeb Med Chir. 44: 538–590.
- ↑ de Quervain F. “[Die acute, nicht eiterige Thyreoiditis und die Beteiligung der Schilddruse an akuten Intoxikationen und Infektionen uberhaupt.]”. Mitt Grenzgeb Med Chir Suppl. 2: 1–165.
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