title: Subacute thyroiditis: An uncommon cause of fever of unknown origin.
abstract: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limited, possibly viral, inflammatory thyroid disorder usually associated with thyroid pain and systemic disorder. SAT is not uncommon and can present with pyrexia of unknown origin. High index of suspicion is required and cases are managed symptomatically.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors.forename: Sambit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Das
keywords: Subacute thyroiditis; fever of unknown origin; management
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