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Thyroid abscess: a rare complication following fine needle aspiration
Caitlin Sorour1,2, Andrew S Beatty1,3, Roderick Borrowdale1
1Department of General Surgery, Redcliffe Hospital, Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020, Queensland, Australia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|October 20, 2025
Summary
Thyroid abscesses are rare, but can occur after fine needle aspiration (FNA). This case shows conservative treatment with antibiotics and aspiration led to recovery in an immunocompetent adult.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Thyroid abscesses are uncommon due to anatomical and physiological protective factors.
- Risk factors include anatomical abnormalities, underlying thyroid disease, and compromised immunity.
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