Riedel's thyroiditis associated with hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism

Postgrad Med J. 1989 Jun;65(764):381-3. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.65.764.381.

Abstract

Hypoparathyroidism secondary to Riedel's thyroiditis is rare, only 2 previous cases having been reported. We present the case of a 36 year old woman with Riedel's thyroiditis which developed into hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Hypoparathyroidism / etiology*
  • Hypothyroidism / etiology*
  • Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / complications*
  • Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / pathology