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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid tuberculosis (TT) is an extremely rare endocrine disorder, even in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
  • Global increases in tuberculosis prevalence highlight the potential for atypical presentations, including primary thyroid involvement.
  • This condition warrants consideration in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules.

Observation:

  • A case report of a 43-year-old patient diagnosed with TT is presented.
  • A literature review identified six additional cases in Western Europe since 2010, spanning four countries.
  • The rarity underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by this condition.

Findings:

  • Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are valuable preoperative diagnostic tools for TT.
  • Microscopic examination of biopsy samples revealing typical caseous necrotic granulomas is the definitive diagnostic hallmark.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should include TT in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with thyroid nodules, especially in endemic areas.
  • The utility of FNAC and PCR in preoperative diagnosis aids in timely and appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance can improve outcomes for this rare manifestation of tuberculosis.