Riedel's thyroiditis in a patient with multiple sclerosis.
Our patient developed Riedel's thyroiditis soon after having an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS has been associated with other autoimmune diseases, including thyroiditis, and both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and subacute thyroiditis have been described in connection with MS. Yet, we are not aware of any other patient reported to have concomitant MS and Riedel's thyroiditis. The association between MS and Riedel's thyroiditis remains obscure but may reflect an autoimmune disorder common to both diseases.
Kotilainen
Pirkko
P
Department of Medicine, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland. pirkko.kotilainen@utu.fi
Airas
Laura
L
Kojo
Tiina
T
Kurki
Timo
T
Kataja
Kaisa
K
Minn
Heikki
H
Nuutila
Pirjo
P
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013967:Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone