Recurrent Subacute Thyroiditis in a Patient With Human Leukocyte Antigen-associated Predisposition to Graves Disease.

Journal: AACE clinical case reports
Published Date: Dec 16, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) followed by Graves disease (GD) is a rare condition. We report the case of a patient with recurrent SAT with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-associated predisposition to GD.

Authors

  • Tadashi Yamakawa
    Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Terue Sakakibara
    Sakakibara Medical Clinic, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Yasuo Terauchi
    Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan.

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