8th April 2024

A 65-year-old female presents with painful swelling in her neck

A 65-year-old female presents with painful swelling in her neck. She has ‘not felt right’ for the last few months, currently recovering from a severe respiratory tract infection. Her past medical history includes bronchiectasis and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her initial blood tests show deranged thyroid function for which she is referred for a radionuclide thyroid gland scan. This shows diffusely reduced uptake. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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