Figure 3.
A comprehensive approach to ir thyroid disorders. * HDG are recommended for certain cases of grades 3 and 4 destructive thyroiditis. Abbreviations: ATA, antithyroid antibodies; ATD, antithyroid drugs; b-blockers; beta-blockers; DT, destructive thyroiditis; fT4, free T4; FU, follow-up; G, grade; GCs, glucocorticoids; HC, hydrocortisone; HDG, high-dose glucocorticoids; NTIS, nonthyroidal illness syndrome; TFT, thyroid function tests; THR, thyroid hormone replacement; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone; RAI, radioiodine; TT, total thyroidectomy; Tx, treatment.