Thyroiditis, Subacute

**Definition:** Spontaneously remitting inflammatory condition of the THYROID GLAND, characterized by FEVER; MUSCLE WEAKNESS; SORE THROAT; severe thyroid PAIN; and an enlarged damaged gland containing GIANT CELLS. The disease frequently follows a viral infection.

**Tree numbers:** - C19.874.871.900

**Synonyms:** - De Quervain Thyroiditis - Giant Cell Thyroiditis - Granulomatous Thyroiditis - Subacute Nonsuppurative Thyroiditis - Subacute Painful Thyroiditis