Describes a type of thyroid inflammation that may occur after pregnancy.

Adam.com takes a look at this disease and its alternative names, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

Article by Ildiko Lingvay, MD discusses the most common cause of a painful thyroid gland due to transient inflammation. Includes lab studies and treatment.

Article by John L Boone, MD. A rare chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. Contains background, differentials, workup, treatment, and photos.

Article by Krishna G Seshadri, MD covers clinical features of SAT, and discusses differentials, labs, medication and treatment.

An in depth look at this disease including a historical review, pathology, encephalopathy, postpartum thyroid disease, iodide metabolism, diagnosis and therapy.

Information for patients prepared by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE).

Acute and chronic thyroiditis from the Grand Rounds Archive, for a discussion at The Baylor College of Medicine. Information for health care professionals.

Describes five different types of inflammation of the thyroid gland in detail.

Objectives include identifying the causes and appearances of silent and postpartum thyroid disorders, as well as various stages of Hashimoto's.

A description, signs, symptoms, prognosis and treatment of different types of this disease.

Article by American Academy of Family Physicians provides classification and clinical manifestations of thyroiditis subtypes.

Article by endocrineweb.com discusses the definitions, causes, and treatments. Includes Hashimoto's, Silent, and De Quervain's.