Which of the following is silent thyroiditis?
Silent thyroiditis / Post-Paum thyroiditis It is an autoimmune mediated destruction of gland. It occurs after 3-6 months post-paum in about 5% of pregnancies. Patient first develops thyrotoxicosis which is followed by hypothyroidism and then resolution. It is characterised by: Normal ESR and presence of TPO antibodies RAIU is supressed No role of steroids Recovery is the rule
Acute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Post-paum thyroiditis
Diseases of Thyroid