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Case Reports
. 2006 Jun;22(6):297-300.
doi: 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70315-8.

Subacute thyroiditis following influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip) in a young female

Jeng-Yueh Hsiao  1 , Shih-Chieh Hsin, Ming-Chia Hsieh, Pi-Jung Hsia, Shyi-Jang Shin
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Case Reports

Subacute thyroiditis following influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip) in a young female

Jeng-Yueh Hsiao et al. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2006 Jun.

Abstract

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT), also called de Quervain thyroiditis or granulomatous thyroiditis, is a self-limiting, possibly viral, and inflammatory thyroid disorder that is usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic symptoms. This report details a case of SAT possibly associated with influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip) in a young female. The diagnosis, therapeutic management and outcome are discussed.

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