Problem
Riedel's struma
Other Names:
Chronic invasive fibrous thyroiditis Nature:
Riedel's thyroiditis, is a chronic form of thyroiditis. It is now believed that Riedel's thyroiditis is one manifestation of a systemic disease that can affect many organ systems called IgG4-related disease. It is often a multi-organ disease affecting pancreas, liver, kidney, salivary and orbital tissues and retroperitoneum. The hallmarks of the disease are fibrosis and infiltration by IgG4 secreting plasma cells.
Broader Problems:
Thyroidosis Narrower Problems:
Hashimoto's disease Related Problems:
Painful bladder disease Subject(s):
Medicine → Glandular systemProblem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST