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Thyroid abscess caused by Eikenella corrodens
A F Cheng1, D W Man, G L French
1Department of Microbiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The Journal of Infection
|March 1, 1988
Summary
This study reports the fourth known case of a thyroid abscess caused by Eikenella corrodens. The bacteria was isolated in pure culture, suggesting it may cause sterile thyroid abscesses in head and neck surgery.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Endocrinology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Thyroid abscesses are rare but serious infections.
- Eikenella corrodens is an unusual cause of deep neck infections.
Observation:
- This case details the fourth recorded instance of thyroid abscess attributed to Eikenella corrodens.
- Crucially, this is the first documented case where Eikenella corrodens was isolated in pure culture from the thyroid abscess.
Findings:
- Eikenella corrodens can be the causative agent in thyroid abscesses, even when seemingly sterile.
- Pure culture isolation confirms the role of E. corrodens in this specific thyroid infection.
Implications:
- Eikenella corrodens should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sterile thyroid abscesses.
- This finding may impact diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for head and neck infections.