Acute suppurative thyroiditis with abscess

The thyroid gland is well known to resist infections. Primary thyroid abscess resulting from acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is an unusual type of head and neck infection and it is a rare condition in children so that progression to abscess formation is even more uncommon. A 7 years old boy with...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2021-02, Vol.65, p.101757, Article 101757
Main Authors: Touihmi, Safaa, Rkain, ilham, Mehdaoui, Asmae, El boussaadni, Youssra, Oulmaati, Abdallah
Format: Article
Language:English
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Mediastinitis
SURGERY
THYROID ABSCESS
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Summary:The thyroid gland is well known to resist infections. Primary thyroid abscess resulting from acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is an unusual type of head and neck infection and it is a rare condition in children so that progression to abscess formation is even more uncommon. A 7 years old boy with cerebral palsy, presented with a thyroid abscess. He had fever, painful swelling in the neck, with a history of mild fever from 10 days, before that. imaging of the neck and chest revealed a collection of the thyroid extended to the superior and posterior mediastinum. Treatment began with Intravenous antibiotics and continued with incision and drainage. Thus the process led to an uncomplicated recovery. Although thyroid abscess is rare, but must be considered. The most common organism that causes is staphylococcus aureus. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, it can be prevented from complications. Since this disease can be associated with anatomic abnormalities such as pyriform sinus fistula, must be roule out.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101757