title: Inflammatory thyroid disorders.
abstract: Inflammatory thyroid disorders encompass a broad spectrum of diseases that are generally self-limited, and relatively easy to diagnose and manage. Autoimmune subtypes are by far the most commonly encountered diagnoses and create the most confusion because of simultaneous overlap and the potential for interconversion among the subtypes. The otolaryngologist will frequently see these disorders and provide valued consultative care and surgical intervention as needed.
authors.affiliation: Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96859-5000, USA. joseph.sniezek@haw.tamc.amedd.army.mil
authors.forename: Joseph C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Sniezek
authors.forename: Thomas B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Francis
mesh_terms: D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D013966:Thyroiditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000638:Amiodarone