Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) can often resolve completely; however, it has been observed that in 11.6% of patients, permanent hypothyroidism (PHT) may develop the follow-up after diagnosis. Various studies have explored the relationship between thyroid volume at the time of diagnosis, post-treatment changes in thyroid volume, steroid therapy, and the development of PHT following SAT. While some studies suggest associations, there are also data indicating that no si...