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Extrapulmonary tuberculosis with paravertebral abscess formation and thyroid involvement

S Winkler1, E Wiesinger, W Graninger

  • 1Abt. für Infektionen und Chemotherapie, Universität-Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Wien, Austria.

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|November 1, 1994
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Tuberculosis rarely affects the thyroid gland, presenting as a non-tender swelling that mimics cancer. Diagnosis requires fine needle aspiration of both the thyroid and any paravertebral mass.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) presents with diverse clinical symptoms.
  • Thyroid gland involvement in TB is an uncommon manifestation.
  • Distinguishing TB thyroiditis from thyroid carcinoma can be challenging based on initial presentation.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with back pain from a paravertebral mass and a non-tender thyroid swelling.
  • Sonographic and scintigraphic findings of the thyroid lesion suggested malignancy.
  • Fine needle aspiration and culture confirmed tuberculosis in both the paravertebral mass and thyroid.

Findings:

  • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules, especially when extrapulmonary TB is suspected.

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  • Mycobacterial thyroiditis often does not cause significant thyroid dysfunction.
  • This case highlights the importance of microbiological confirmation for diagnosing thyroid TB.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for tuberculosis in patients with thyroid nodules and suggestive extrapulmonary signs.
    • Accurate diagnosis of thyroid TB prevents misdiagnosis and ensures appropriate treatment.
    • Understanding the clinical presentation of rare extrapulmonary TB manifestations improves patient outcomes.