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01-10-2019 | Ultrasound | Clinical Report

Salmonella Thyroid Abscess Treated by Serial Aspiration: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors: Selvamalar Vengathajalam, Senthilraj Retinasekharan, Norhafiza Mat Lazim, Baharudin Abdullah

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

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Thyroid abscesses are the most rare conditions of the thyroid gland but it could be potentially life threatening. Most patients are immunocompromised or has an underlying chronic thyroid disorder. We report a case of a 58 year-old lady with underlying uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and a long standing uninvestigated goiter who presented with lethargy, a new anterior neck swelling with dysphagia and change of voice. Ultrasound and computed tomography were performed and showed collection with multiple air pockets in the right thyroid lobule extending to the anterior mediastinum. She was started on intravenous antibiotics and underwent serial bedside aspiration. Her symptoms improved and complete resolution was achieved after serial aspirations and antibiotics.

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Title: Salmonella Thyroid Abscess Treated by Serial Aspiration: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Selvamalar Vengathajalam
Senthilraj Retinasekharan
Norhafiza Mat Lazim
Baharudin Abdullah
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Ultrasound
Foreign Body Aspiration
Foreign Body Aspiration
Aspiration
Goiter
Ultrasound
Thyroiditis
Diabetes
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01654-6

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