de Quervain's thyroiditis: A review of experience with surgery

Conclusion de Quervain's thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid that is rarely treated surgically. However when presentation is atypical and the FNAC is inconclusive or is suspicious for a malignancy, patients receive surgery putting them at a risk for morbidity. Good clinical assessment with combined use of ultrasound with FNAC especially read by an experienced cyto-pathologist has the potential to reduce unnecessary operative intervention.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research