Stat Consult: Acute Infectious (Suppurative) Thyroiditis
Approximately 92% of acute infectious thyroiditis cases are reported to occur in children.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Graves Hyperthyroidism Remission Seen With Adjuvant, Single-Dose Rituximab
Graves hyperthyroidism has a remission rate of 20%-30% with standard antithyroid drug treatment, but long-term use can be problematic. Researchers explored whether adjuvant rituximab would aid remission rates.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Weakness and Dehydration
A 63-year-old man with a history of thyroid cancer presents to the emergency department with a 4-day history of generalized weakness and lack of interest in food or drink. Read how this case unfolded.
Case Study: Increasing Frequency of Nosebleeds Leads to Graves Disease Diagnosis
A 14-year-old adolescent with epilepsy presents with increasing episodes of nosebleeds, increased rate of speech, leg pain with little exercise, and irritable mood. Learn how delayed diagnosis of Graves disease affected her treatment.
Calciphylaxis Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Calciphylaxis treatment should include a multimodal approach with a focus on supportive care, infection prevention, pain management, and wound healing.
Thyroid Disease Linked With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk
Thyroid disease prevention strategies may help stave off AMD.
Thyroid Medication Recalled Due to Subpotent Tablets
Testing revealed that the product may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine.
Inflammation Tied to Thyroid Dysfunction With Psoriasis
Thyroid dysfunction in patients with psoriasis may be associated with inflammation caused by psoriasis.
Newborn Iodine Status Not Tied to Congenital Hypothyroidism
The researchers found no significant difference in blood iodine concentrations between cases and controls.
Common Interferences in Thyroid Immunoassays
Despite the benefits of using immunoassays in clinical laboratories, various types of interference can lead to inaccurate results that cloud clinical decision-making.
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