The incidence of type 2 amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT ... thionamide therapy followed by definitive treatment of the underlying thyroid disorder, usually done by surgery, will be required ...

This study was intended to determine whether CRP levels could differentiate between inflammatory and noninflammatory thyroid conditions, especially between type II inflammatory amiodarone-induced ...

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Type I is iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, which develops in those with underlying thyroid disease, type II is amiodarone-induced destructive thyroiditis. Type I AIT typically occurs in those with ...