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Riedel syndrome

Riedel syndrome: Introduction

Riedel syndrome: A rare condition that occurs when fibrous tissue forms in the thyroid area and progressively destroys the thyroid gland. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Riedel syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Riedel syndrome

• Breathing difficulty
• Swallowing difficulty
• Hoarseness
• Aphonia
• Extracervical fibrosclerosis
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See full list of 22 symptoms of Riedel syndrome

Riedel syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Riedel syndrome:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hashimoto syndrome
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Disease Topics Related To Riedel syndrome

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Riedel syndrome:

• Riedel's thyroiditis
• Retroperitoneal fibrosis
• Sclerosing cholangitis
• Autoimmune thyroiditis
• more related diseases...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Riedel syndrome

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Less Common Symptoms of Riedel syndrome

• Asymptomatic
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Riedel syndrome?

• Misdiagnosis of Riedel syndrome
• Failure to diagnose Riedel syndrome
• Hidden causes of Riedel syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Riedel syndrome

Causes of Riedel syndrome

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Prognosis for Riedel syndrome

Prognosis for Riedel syndrome: condition may stabilize or progress slowly

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