De M, Jaap A, Dempster J
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.
Scott Med J. 2002 Feb;47(1):12-3. doi: 10.1177/003693300204700106.
Riedels thyroiditis is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder characterised by extensive fibrosis of the thyroid gland and sometimes the surrounding tissues. We report a case of Riedels Thyroiditis in a middle aged female presenting with goitre, stridor and dyspnoea. She initially responded to corticosteroid treatment and subsequently to tamoxifen. The rationale for these treatments are discussed.
里德尔甲状腺炎是一种罕见的慢性炎症性疾病，其特征是甲状腺以及有时周围组织出现广泛纤维化。我们报告一例中年女性里德尔甲状腺炎病例，该患者表现为甲状腺肿大、喘鸣和呼吸困难。她最初对皮质类固醇治疗有反应，随后对他莫昔芬有反应。文中讨论了这些治疗的理论依据。
