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[Subacute thyroiditis and concurrent suppurative thyroiditis in one case]

L Foncea1, J Ramírez, F Pineda

  • 1Servicio de Medicina, Hospital Salvador, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|April 1, 1996
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A patient with subacute thyroiditis developed a thyroid abscess, a rare complication. Prompt surgical drainage and antibiotics successfully treated the infection, restoring normal thyroid function.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland.
  • Thyroid abscess is a rare but serious complication of subacute thyroiditis.
  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old male presented with fever, tender goiter, thyrotoxic symptoms, and atrial fibrillation.
  • Initial treatment for subacute thyroiditis with aspirin and propranolol provided symptomatic relief.
  • Worsening symptoms including dysphagia, dysphonia, and neck mass enlargement indicated a complication.

Findings:

  • Fine needle aspiration and thyroid ultrasound confirmed a thyroidal abscess.
  • Surgical excision drained 250 ml of purulent material.

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  • Staphylococcus aureus was identified as the causative pathogen.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering abscess formation in refractory or worsening subacute thyroiditis.
    • Surgical intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy are effective in managing thyroid abscesses.
    • Early recognition and treatment can prevent severe complications and ensure complete recovery.