The hallmark of Riedel’s thyroiditis is hard and fixed thyroid mass. A positive history of other autoimmune diseases and the use of certain medications is suggestive of Riedel’s thyroiditis. The most common symptoms of Riedel’s thyroiditis include hard and fixed neck mass, painless goiter, dysphagia, dyspnea, and hoarseness. Less common symptoms of Riedel’s thyroiditis include muscular cramps, paresthesias, fatigue, and dry skin.

The hallmark of Riedel’s thyroiditis is hard and fixed thyroid mass. A positive history of other autoimmune diseases and the use of certain medications is suggestive of Riedel’s thyroiditis. The most common symptoms of Riedel’s thyroiditis are related to compression of the adjacent structures such as the trachea and esophagus.^[1][2][3]

Patients with Riedel’s thyroiditis may have a positive history of:

• Other autoimmune diseases
• Family history
• Use of medication

Common symptoms of Riedel’s thyroiditis include:

• Hard and fixed neck mass
• Painless goiter
• Dysphagia
• Dyspnea
• Hoarseness

Less common symptoms of Riedel’s thyroiditis include:

• Muscular cramps
• Paresthesias
• Fatigue
• Dry skin

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