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Anterior neck abscess masquerading as acute suppurative thyroiditis.

R E Kleinmann, A G Vagenakis, C Abreau

    Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study discusses two cases of extrathyroidal anterior neck abscesses. Normal thyroid scans helped rule out acute, suppurative thyroiditis in these patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Endocrinology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Anterior neck abscesses can present with diverse etiologies.
    • Differentiating abscesses from thyroid infections is crucial for appropriate management.
    • Extrathyroidal infections require distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.