Tuberculous Abscess of the Thyroid

Authors

  • May Uyking-Naranjo Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Department of Internal Medicine; St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Arik Paolo C. Dela Cruz Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Gabriel V. Jasul, Jr. Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Department of Internal Medicine; St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Joseph Anthony Aranas Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) of the thyroid gland is rare, with acute abscess formation being the least common form of presentation.  As such, TB of the thyroid may be overlooked as an initial clinical impression. A careful approach by history, physical examination, laboratory testing and radiologic imaging may aid in defining the etiology of the thyroid abscess, but these remain nonspecific.  An accurate diagnosis may only be made by histologic examination. We present a case of a tuberculous abscess of the thyroid gland in a 37-year-old female. TB of the thyroid should also be considered when evaluating patients presenting with a painful thyroid nodule.

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Published

2014-05-22

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Uyking-Naranjo, M., Dela Cruz, A. P. C., Jasul, Jr., G. V., & Aranas, J. A. (2014). Tuberculous Abscess of the Thyroid. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 27(1), 119. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/26

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Vol. 27 No. 1 (2012): May Issue

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Case Reports

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