Clin Ultrasound.  2020 May;5(1):1-5. 10.18525/cu.2020.5.1.1.

Ultrasound Findings of Thyroiditis

• Choi YS

• KMID: 2555116
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18525/cu.2020.5.1.1

Abstract

Thyroiditis is a general term that refers to the inflammation of the thyroid gland. It can be classified as acute, subacute (painful and painless), or chronic. Clinical symptoms may include pain and tenderness when caused by infection, but it may be painless when caused by autoimmune conditions. It can be associated with normal, increased, or decreased thyroid function, often with changing from one condition to another. Several parameters evaluated by the ultrasound (US) contribute to the diagnosis. This article reviews the types of thyroiditis and their US findings.

Keyword

갑상선염; 초음파; Thyroidtis; Ultrasound