ABSTRACT

References ................................................................................................................ 57 3.2 Subacute Thyroiditis ....................................................................................... 58

3.2.1 Denition ............................................................................................ 58 3.2.2 Epidemiology ...................................................................................... 58 3.2.3 Etiopathogenesis ................................................................................. 58 3.2.4 Pathophysiology .................................................................................. 59 3.2.5 Clinical Signs and Symptoms .............................................................60 3.2.6 Diagnosis ............................................................................................ 61 3.2.7 Therapy ...............................................................................................64 3.2.8 Clinical Course ...................................................................................65 3.2.9 Prognosis ............................................................................................. 67 3.2.10 Follow-Up ........................................................................................... 67

References ................................................................................................................68 3.3 Riedel’s Thyroiditis .........................................................................................68