COVID-19 and Thyroid Illness

Authors

Abstract

Objective: We present a case series of three cases of thyroid dysfunction such as Hashimoto thyroiditis, Graves' disease and sub acute thyroiditis presenting in few weeks after resolution of acute phase of COVID -19 infection in patients with no prior thyroid disease. Physicians should be acquainted with possible relationship of COVID-19 and thyroid dysfunction.

Methods

We discuss clinical manifestation, diagnostic evaluation and ensuing management and follow-up in each patient having thyroid dysfunction after getting positive for covid-19.

Keywords:

COVID-19, thyroid dysfunction, various non-thyroidal illness syndrome, subacute thyroiditis, Graves' disease, hashimoto thyroiditis

Published

2022/09/12

Issue

Vol. VOLUME 3-ISSUE 3
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