All::Endocrinology::Diseases::Riedel's thyroiditis

Intro

What is Riedel's thyroiditis?

a rare cause of hypothyroidism characterised by dense fibrous tissue replacing the normal thyroid parenchyma

What patient groups is Riedel's thyroiditis most common?

middle-aged women

What are the typical examination findings in Riedel's thyroiditis?

a hard, fixed, painless goitre is noted

What are the main associations of Riedel's thyroiditis?

retroperitoneal fibrosis