Title of article :
A case report of simultaneous Subacute thyroiditis and COVID-19 infection. A rare presentation or mere coincidence?
Author/Authors :
Samadi ، Shahram Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Salehi ، Mohammadreza Department of Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Emadi ، Hamidreza Department of Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Saffarian ، Zahra Department of Dermatology - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Eslami ، Mohammad Medical School - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Subacute thyroiditis is an uncommon thyroid disease which usually occurs after a viral infection. During COVID-19 pandemics, several subacute thyroiditis cases were identified during or after COVID-19. Due to their similar manifestations and high prevalence of COVID-19, subacute thyroiditis might be neglected if the clinicians do not keep it in mind. In this care report, we present a missing patient with SARS-COV-2 infection and subacute thyroiditis which was not suspected until the latent phase of the disease.The patient report can be a re-emphasis on the importance of clinical examination and especially paying attention to palpation of the thyroid gland.
Keywords :
SARS , COV , 2 , Thyroid , COVID , 19 , subacute thyroiditis , Neck pain , Insomnia
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
