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Tuberculous anterior neck mass simulating goitre

M A Abdullah1, M S Saleem, H Salihi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis can cause rapidly progressive goiters in children, mimicking thyroid cancer. Early diagnosis and anti-tuberculous treatment are crucial for managing these rare neck masses.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroid nodules and neck masses in children warrant thorough investigation due to the potential for malignancy.
  • Rapidly progressive goiters can present diagnostic challenges, necessitating a broad differential diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old boy presented with a rapidly enlarging goiter and weight loss over six months.
  • Initial clinical suspicion focused on thyroid malignancy.
  • Surgical exploration revealed a tuberculous mass adhered to the thyroid gland.

Findings:

  • The neck mass was histopathologically confirmed as tuberculous in origin.
  • The patient's condition improved significantly following partial surgical excision and anti-tuberculous chemotherapy.

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Implications:

  • Tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for anterior midline neck masses in children, particularly in endemic areas.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering infectious etiologies in pediatric neck masses that mimic neoplastic processes.
  • Effective management involves a combination of surgical intervention and appropriate anti-mycobacterial therapy.