Primary Thyroid Tuberculosis

Abstract

In India, it is estimated that more than 40% of the adults are

Thyroid abscess: A report of six cases

“…Thyroid tuberculosis is usually diagnosed by physicians in 0.1 -1% of cases. But during autopsy this disease is found much more often (2 to 7% of cases) 7 . Thyroid abscess due to TB 4 may occur mainly in two forms-Miliary spread to the thyroid as a part of generalized dissemination or focal or caseous tuberculosis of the thyroid.…”

“…Repeated puncture drainage and antitubercular drugs are the least invasive mode of treatment. Lately treatment with the antitubercular drugs has been recognized as the preferred method 7 . In one case following the serial aspiration patient was put on antitubercular therapy.…”

Tuberculous Granuloma of Thyroid Gland Mimicking Metastatic Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

“…Hence, the diagnosis of TT is frequently delayed and may represent an incidental finding at pathological examination (15). Some authors adopt the definitive histological and bacteriological evidence as the diagnostic essential criterion (16,17). Histopathological features include caseating necrosis, epithelioid cell granulomas and Langhans' giant cells.…”

Subacute thyroiditis complicated by extra-thyroidal abscess: A very rare presentation of tuberculous thyroiditis

“…Repeated puncture drainage and anti-TB medication are the least invasive modes of treatment when required and has been successfully utilized (42,43). Even when surgical drainage is needed, antituberculous drugs should be given before and after surgery under standard protocol in a given region (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43). In our patient, the unintended delay in performing the proposed surgical intervention may have given a chance for the medical treatment to act adequately.…”

“…However, if an abscess formed, drainage was usually sufficient and further surgery was rarely required. Repeated puncture drainage and anti-TB medication are the least invasive modes of treatment when required and has been successfully utilized (42,43). Even when surgical drainage is needed, antituberculous drugs should be given before and after surgery under standard protocol in a given region (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43).…”