Open AccessSubacute Thyroiditis Following Influenza Vaccine (Vaxigrip®) in A Young Female
Author(s) -
Hsiao JengYueh,
Hsin ShihChieh,
Hsieh MingChia,
Hsia PiJung,
Shin ShyiJang
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70315-8
Subject(s) - medicine , thyroiditis , subacute thyroiditis , limiting , thyroid , influenza vaccine , immunology , dermatology , vaccination , pediatrics , mechanical engineering , engineering
Subacute thyroiditis (SAT), also called de Quervain thyroiditis or granulomatous thyroiditis, is a self‐ limiting, possibly viral, and inflammatory thyroid disorder that is usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic symptoms. This report details a case of SAT possibly associated with influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip®) in a young female. The diagnosis, therapeutic management and outcome are discussed.