Aspergillus Thyroiditis after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Pinar Ataca1, Erden Atilla1, Pelin Saracoglu2
1Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Hematology, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:
Aspergillus thyroiditis is a rare disorder detected in immunocompromised patients during disseminated infections. Early management is essential to prevent high mortality. A 61-year-old allogeneic stem cell male recipient presented with painful thyroid nodular enlargement. He had low TSH and low free T4 levels. The thyroid ultrasound showed a hypoechoic nodule; biopsy indicated suppurative Aspergillus thyroiditis. He was successfully treated by amphotericin B.
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