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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid tuberculosis is an uncommon condition, even in high tuberculosis prevalence areas.
  • The thyroid gland exhibits significant resistance to infections.
  • Global increases in tuberculosis and extrapulmonary involvement necessitate awareness of thyroid as a potential primary site.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review published literature on thyroid tuberculosis.
  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for thyroid tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cases of thyroid tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Thyroid tuberculosis most commonly presents as a solitary thyroid nodule, sometimes cystic, or as a thyroid abscess.
  • Clinical and radiological features are often non-specific, requiring histological confirmation.
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can aid diagnosis.
  • Patients are typically euthyroid, but hypo- or hyperthyroidism can occur.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of thyroid tuberculosis is essential for appropriate anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT).
  • Histological examination is the gold standard for diagnosis.
  • Early and correct treatment leads to complete cure.