Thyroiditis

ICD-10 Code E06

Thyroiditis

Definition

Inflammation of the thyroid gland. This category includes Hashimoto thyroiditis, Riedel thyroiditis, acute thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, and radiation-induced thyroiditis.

Also known as inflammation of thyroid gland, thyroid gland inflammation, thyroiditis, thyroiditis (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Dexamethasone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Methylprednisolone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Prednisolone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Prednisone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Triamcinolone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)