Tuberculous Abscess of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report of CT Demonstration
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 201-203, 1996.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-113783
ABSTRACT
We report a case of tuberculous abscess of thyroid gland in 32-years old female. On CT scan, multiple peripheral enhancing low density abscess were found in the right thyroid gland. Abscess cavity with skin and subcutaneous manifestations were also noted in the right anterior neck. This was confirmed as chronicgranulomatous caseous necrosis and acid-fast bacilli were identified by Ziehl-Neelsen stain.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skin
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Thyroid Gland
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Tuberculosis
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Abscess
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Neck
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Necrosis
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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