Subacute granulomatous (De Quervain) thyroiditis mimicking thyroid malignancy on ultrasonography: Fine-needle aspiration cytology preventing an unnecessary thyroidectomy
Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain thyroiditis) is a self-limiting inflammatory disorder characterized by painful thyroid enlargement, fever, and elevated inflammatory markers. While its clinical presentation is often distinctive, ultrasonographic (USG) findings can occasionally simulate thyroid malignancy...