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Riedel's thyroiditis laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
Laboratory Findings
- 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.
References
References
- ↑ “Thyroiditis — NEJM”.
- ↑ Papi G, LiVolsi VA (2004). “Current concepts on Riedel thyroiditis”. Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 121 Suppl: S50–63. PMID 15298150.
- ↑ Hennessey JV (2011). “Clinical review: Riedel’s thyroiditis: a clinical review”. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 96 (10): 3031–41. doi:10.1210/jc.2011-0617. PMID 21832114.
- ↑ “Redirecting”.
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