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Tubercular thyroid abscess.

Awanish Kumar1, Harvinder Singh Pahwa, Rohit Srivastava

  • 1Department of Surgery, K G Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. awanishkr79@gmail.com

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A patient with neck swelling and systemic symptoms was diagnosed with a tubercular thyroid abscess. Treatment involving aspiration and anti-tubercular therapy led to a positive outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) can manifest in various organs, including the thyroid gland, though rare.
  • Thyroid abscesses present with diverse clinical symptoms, often mimicking other neck pathologies.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with neck swelling, dysphagia, voice changes, fever, cough, and weight loss.
  • Thyroid ultrasonography identified two cystic swellings.
  • Fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed a tubercular abscess.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms were attributed to a tubercular thyroid abscess.
  • Ultrasound-guided aspiration and standard anti-tubercular treatment were initiated.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of thyroid swellings, especially with systemic symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of tubercular thyroid abscesses can lead to favorable patient outcomes.