De Quervain thyroiditis in the course of H1N1 influenza infection.
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIM: Viral infections have been frequently associated with subacute (De Quervain) thyroiditis and autoimmune thyroid diseases. In the present case report we document a rare case of De Quervain thyroiditis in the course of H1N1 influenza infection. DESCRIPTION OF THE CASE: A 17-year-old previously healthy female that was treated in the General Hospital of Kalamata developed an influenza-like syndrome that was accompanied by palpitations, thyroid enlargement, and increased C-reactive protein. Polymerase chain reaction assay confirmed the diagnosis of H1N1 virus infection. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone was suppressed to zero while the levels of free thyroxine and triiodothyronine were increased. The patient was treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and thyroid function was gradually restored without evolving to a hypothyroid phase. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge this is the second case described in the literature of De Quervain thyroiditis associated with H1N1 influenza infection.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: G Michas, G Alevetsovitis, I Andrikou, S Tsimiklis, E Vryonis
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2413747319