Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis may occur at any age and is more common in females.
Both of these entities can be considered subtypes of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and have an autoimmune basis.
Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis features a small goiter without tenderness.
[4] This situation contrasts greatly with the elevated iodine uptake found in patients with Graves' disease.
Beta-blockers relieve rapid heart rate and excessive sweating during the hyperthyroid phase.