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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
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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.

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  • This finding may impact diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for head and neck infections.