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Global Journal of Endocrinological Metabolism

New Approach in the Treatment of Subacute Thyroiditis: ECE Protocol

  • Open or Close Mehmet Celik*

    Bilecik State Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Turkey

    *Corresponding author: Mehmet Celik, Bilecik State Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bilecik, Turkey

Submission: September 11, 2018; Published: October 10, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/GJEM.2018.02.000549

ISSN 2637-8019
Volume2 Issue4

Abstract

Subacute thyroiditis develops as a result of viral infections and/or postviral inflammatory responses. Severe pain and tenderness are present in the thyroid gland. The subacute thyroiditis treatment recommendation is mostly based on clinical experience. we aimed to present a new approach (ECE protocol) in patients who did not recur in follow-up for at least 6months after treatment.

Keywords: Subacute thyroiditis; New approach; Treatment

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