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Chronic Salmonella Infection Induced Intestinal Fibrosis
Published on: September 22, 2019
[Thyroid abscess due to Salmonella enteritidis in an immunocompetent patient]
S Quintana Arroyo1, N Lorenzo Villalba2, V Saint-Mezard3
1Service d'Endocrinologie, Hôpital San Roque, Las Palmas, Espagne.
Abstract:
The thyroid gland is usually resistant to infections due to its anatomy. However, suppurative thyroiditis could be found in immunocompromised patients or those with previous thyroid diseases. We report a case of thyroid abscess secondary to Salmonella enteritidis infection in an immunocompetent patient. We were not able to establish the source of infection. Clinical improvement was achieved under antibiotic treatment without complications. Early diagnosis is important as thyroid abcess may be a life threatening condition.
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