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Subacute thyroiditis: New entity?

Authors :
Carsote, Mara
Tupea, Claudiu
Sandru, Florica
Rentea, Diana Elena
Zugravu, Stefania
Mehedintu, Claudia
Dumitrascu, Mihai Cristian
Source :
Romanian Medical Journal. 2021, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p544-547. 4p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In 2021, the scientific community was marked by the introduction of vaccine against COVID-19. This is major step in overcoming the pandemic, but it does not mean that several side effects or precautions are not related to the immunization; however, the current level of statistical evidence concerning potential negative effects is low, as logically expected at this point. We aim to introduce a female case who was confirmed with subacute thyroiditis after COVID-19 vaccination. Prompt recognition of subacute thyroiditis avoids unnecessary investigations, hospitalizations or even exposure to antibiotics as seen in this case. Early intervention with anti-inflammatory medication releases the symptoms. The association with vaccine against COVID-19 might be incidental or not; more evidence is needed but as far as we might think nowadays, the connection is possible, thus the importance of specific awareness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12205478
Volume :
68
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Romanian Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155475746
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.37897/RMJ.2021.4.26