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