New York Thyroid Center: Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland which may be associated with an underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism.
cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/thyroiditis.html
American Family Physician: Thyroiditis
Article on thyroiditis, an inflammation of the thyroid glands caused by infection, radiations, trauma, or autoimmune conditions.
www.aafp.org/afp/20060515/1769.html