Reidel's thyroiditis and Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, a rare association.
A previously undescribed association of Reidel's thyroiditis with Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is reported. A 33 year-old Caucasian female presented with a two-year history of painful progressive goitre, histologically a Reidel's thyroiditis. She underwent left partial thyroidectomy. Post-operatively she developed severe right retro-orbital pain, right temporal headache and a partial right occulomotor nerve palsy. A diagnosis of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome was made. Some important aspects of this case are discussed.
Department of Otolaryngology, James Paget Hospital, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, UK.
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MA
Khan
S M H
SM
Hashmi
P R
PR
Prinsley
D J
DJ
Premachandra
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013965:Thyroidectomy; D013966:Thyroiditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D020333:Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone