AACE2021-A-1012: Subacute Thyroiditis: Epidemiological, Clinical, Biochemical and Radiological Features in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman

Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid that usually caused by a viral infection, this study aimed to estimate incidence subacute in patients at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and determine epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, radiological characteristics as well treatment choices were employed patients, hopes improve care add body knowledge. This retrospective which medical records 150 admitted radiology department who diagnosed with between January 2015 2020 reviewed. SPSS program was used for descriptive analysis. The Incidence rate 115/1000 population underwent uptake scan, mean age 41.7 ± 14.6; 71% females. female male ratio 2.5:1, 65% middle-aged time presentation. Palpitation present 55% followed goiter tenderness 29% patients. Mean free thyroxine (FT4) 35.4±21.7 thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 0.3±0.8, 62% had high erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR) 63% elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). Thyroid ultrasound revealed 56% nodules, majority normal vascularity color doppler ultrasound. 82% low scintigraphy. β-blockers prescribed 47% nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 37% 20% not taking any medication. showed females are more susceptible thyroiditis, most common presenting symptom palpitation. Biochemical tests elevation FT4 levels suppression TSH Nodules prominent feature widely managing thyroiditis.