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Thyroiditis due to Brucella melitensis

F Vermiglio1, G Stassi, M D Finocchiaro

  • 1Cattedra di Endocrinologia e Istituto di Microbiologia, University of Messina, Italy.

Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
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Brucellosis can cause secondary thyroiditis, a condition where the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. Microbiological testing of fine needle aspiration biopsy samples is recommended for suspected cases.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Endocrinology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a systemic infection caused by Brucella species.
  • Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland, often presenting with characteristic symptoms.
  • Secondary infections of the thyroid gland are uncommon but possible.

Observation:

  • A case of thyroiditis was reported secondary to Brucella Melitensis infection.
  • Brucellosis symptoms preceded the onset of acute thyroiditis by approximately two months.
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and microbiological cultures were crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Brucella Melitensis was successfully isolated and identified from FNAB specimens.
  • The thyroid gland can serve as a site for secondary localization in prolonged brucellosis.

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  • This case highlights a potential, albeit rare, presentation of brucellosis.

    • Implications:

    • Microbiological examination of FNAB samples should be considered in patients with inflammatory thyroid conditions.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis can prevent secondary complications like thyroiditis.
    • This finding expands the understanding of potential organ involvement in brucellosis.