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Acute suppurative thyroiditis in children.

Hsin Chi1, Yann-Jinn Lee, Nan-Chang Chiu

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|August 2, 2002
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Acute suppurative thyroiditis in children is rare, often linked to anatomical abnormalities. Prompt diagnosis and broad-spectrum antibiotics are crucial for effective treatment of this pediatric condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Acute suppurative thyroiditis is an uncommon pediatric condition.
  • It is frequently associated with pyriform sinus fistula or thyroglossal duct remnants, particularly in recurrent cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings in children diagnosed with acute suppurative thyroiditis.
  • To identify common pathogens and contributing anatomical factors in pediatric acute suppurative thyroiditis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 15 children treated for acute suppurative thyroiditis between January 1985 and December 2000.
  • Review of clinical presentations, laboratory results (including Gram stain and bacterial cultures), and imaging studies (barium esophagography, thyroid scans).

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  • Evaluation of thyroid function tests.

    • Main Results:

    • The study included 15 children (8 girls, 7 boys) with a mean age of 6.1 years.
    • Fever, neck pain, and swelling were predominant symptoms. Recurrent disease was observed in 46.7% of patients.
    • Streptococcal species were the most common pathogens. Pyriform sinus fistula was identified in 33.3% of patients, and thyroid scans showed decreased radioactive uptake in 92.3%.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute suppurative thyroiditis in children is typically caused by oropharyngeal flora, often involving mixed pathogens.
    • Broad-spectrum antibiotics are recommended post-culture. Imaging modalities can aid in diagnosis.
    • Early identification of underlying anatomical issues may be important for managing recurrent cases.