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Substernal Thyroid Biopsy Using Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Published on: November 10, 2014
Fine needle aspiration cytology in the management of acute suppurative thyroiditis
S K Singh1, J K Agrawal, M Kumar
1Division of Endocrinology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|June 1, 1994
Abstract:
Acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is relatively uncommon. We report 11 such cases from a population residing in a goiter endemic zone of Northern India. The important contribution of fine needle aspiration cytology in confirming the diagnosis and management is emphasized.
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Etiology
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It often arises from persistent viral or bacterial infections affecting sinuses and tonsils.
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