Acute thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that can cause pain, tenderness, and swelling in the neck. It can be caused by a number of factors, including infection, autoimmune disease, or radiation exposure.
Acute thyroiditis is also called De Quervains thyroiditis.
In this case, a young adult female presented with a tender, enlarged thyroid gland. Ultrasound and color Doppler imaging revealed multiple solid and cystic nodules on both sides of the thyroid. The nodules were hypervascular, suggesting that they were inflamed.
The patient was diagnosed with acute thyroiditis in the setting of a multinodular goiter (MNG). MNG is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes enlarged and develops multiple nodules. It is the most common thyroid disorder in adults.
Ultrasound and color Doppler imaging findings in this case:
* The thyroid gland was enlarged and heterogeneous in echotexture.
* There were multiple solid and cystic nodules present on both sides of the thyroid.
* The nodules were hypervascular, suggesting that they were inflamed.
Management:
The patient was treated with anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Her symptoms improved over the next few weeks and her thyroid function tests returned to normal.
The prognosis: for patients with acute thyroiditis in the setting of MNG is generally good. Most patients make a full recovery with treatment. However, some patients may experience recurrent episodes of thyroiditis.
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The prognosis and management for this patient are as follows:
* Prognosis: The prognosis for patients with acute thyroiditis in the setting of MNG is generally good. Most patients make a full recovery with treatment. However, some patients may experience recurrent episodes of thyroiditis.
* Management: The patient was treated with anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Her symptoms improved over the next few weeks and her thyroid function tests returned to normal.
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