A Rare Thyroid Gland Emergency: Thyroid Abscess

Hakan ARTAŞ; Yeşim EROĞLU

doi:https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.844983

Article Details

A Rare Thyroid Gland Emergency: Thyroid Abscess

Authors:

Hakan ARTAŞ | Yeşim EROĞLU

Publisher:

Acil Tıp Uzmanları Derneği

Main Topics:

Diseases

Journal:

Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 2021 Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.58-60

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000504204

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

2149-9934

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.844983

Abstract:

 

Introduction
Thyroid abscess is a serious head and neck infection that may easily be overlooked. The thyroid gland is resistant to infections due to its rich blood supply, good lymphatic drainage, high iodine content and a solid capsule. Therefore, thyroid abscess is a rare disease with serious complications when the diagnosis is delayed. In this paper, we present a case of thyroid abscess who presented with fever, fatigue, neck pain and swelling, and rapidly deteriorated general condition.
Case Report
A 28-year-old female patient had painful swelling and redness on the left side of the neck. She had fever, fatigue, and dysphagia. Laboratory tests revealed leukocytosis, elevated CRP, and sedimentation rate. The patient who was detected to have thyroid abscess on ultra-sonography and computed tomography was discharged with recovery through surgery and appropriate antibio-therapy.
Conclusion
Thyroid gland abscess is a rare, serious clinical condition with high morbidity and mortality. Thyroid abscess should be kept in mind while performing radiological evaluation in cases presenting with swelling and redness in the neck. In these cases, quite good clinical outcomes may be achieved with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Article Details

A Rare Thyroid Gland Emergency: Thyroid Abscess

Authors: Hakan ARTAŞ | Yeşim EROĞLU

Publisher: Acil Tıp Uzmanları Derneği

Main Topics: Diseases

Journal: Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 2021 Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.58-60

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000504204

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 2149-9934

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.844983

Issues

Authors:

Hakan ARTAŞ | Yeşim EROĞLU

Publisher:

Acil Tıp Uzmanları Derneği

Main Topics:

Diseases

Journal:

Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 2021 Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.58-60

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000504204

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

2149-9934

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.844983