Riedel's thyroiditis associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hypoparathyroidism, and retroperitoneal fibrosis.
A patient with Riedel's struma (invasive fibrous thyroiditis) with hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and retroperitoneal fibrosis is reported. This disorder appeared to emanate from Hashimoto's thyroiditis in this case. The possible relationship of the two entities is discussed.
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Clinical Investigation Unit, Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000503:physiopathology; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013966:Thyroiditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013967:Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed