Tiroiditis subaguda y supuración tiroidea concomitante en 1 caso / Subacute thyroiditis and concomitant thyroidal abscedation in 1 case
Rev. méd. Chile
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124(4): 465-8, abr. 1996. ilus
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en Español
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ABSTRACT
We report a 41 years old man adnitted with tender goiter, fever, thyrotoxic manifestations and atrial fibrillation. Laboratory confirmed the diagnosis of subacute thyroiditis and treatment with aspirin and propanolol was started, obtaining a rapid relief of symptoms and normalization of heart rate. On the 10th day after admission, severe dysfagia, dysphonia, irritative cough and further enlargement of the neck mass developed. Fine needle aspiration of the mass and thyroid ultrasound lead to the diagnosis of a thyroidal abscess, which was surgically excised, draining 250 ml of purulent material. Cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Patient was treated during 21 with cloxacilyn and discharged with normal thyroid function. Long term follow-up has been uneventful
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Tiroiditis Subaguda
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Tiroiditis Supurativa
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Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
1996
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