Atypical subacute thyroiditis mimicking tuberculosis: a case report and review of literature

Subacute thyroiditis is a rare disease thought to be postviral in origin. It generally presents with fever, neck pain, and signs of thyrotoxicosis and evolves in three phases-a hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, and euthyroid phase. Atypical subacute thyroiditis without neck pain is even rarer; therefore, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for thyroid disorders whenever symptoms suggestive of thyrotoxicosis are encountered, and should always consider thyroid abnormalities when investigating weight loss or persistent fevers in an African setting.