Tuberculous abscess of the thyroid / Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
;
: 119-122, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-632995
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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Tuberculosis
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Viscera
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Thyroid Nodule
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Abscess
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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