Thyroiditis syndrome also frequently come from the exam. Different condition may has various types of presentation. It can be class by pain and tenderness with no pain and tenderness as listed in below:
This is a diagram taken from NEJM. This diagram is important for quick reference on thyroiditis syndrome. You can get the original article from NEJM (n engl j med 348;26, June 26, 2003)
You also need to remember on type of thyroid malfunction caused by Amiodarone. There are 2 types, type 1 and type 2. The mechanism and treatment of both are different. Besides on causing hyperthyroidism, it also causes hypothyroidism.
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