TITLE:
Tuberculosis of Thyroid Gland: A Case Report with Review of Articles
AUTHORS:
Sanjay Sengupta, Subrata Pal, Jyoti Prakash Phukan, Kingshuk Bose, Sritanu Jana
KEYWORDS:
Tuberculosis; Thyroid Gland
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pathology,
Vol.3 No.3,
June
28,
2013
ABSTRACT: Objective: Tuberculosis
of thyroid gland is encountered in only 0.1% - 0.4% thyroid biopsies. We are presenting a case to emphasize inclusion of
this rare disorder as a potential differential diagnosis during the assessment
of thyroid lesions. Case report: 38-year female presented with a cystic nodule of left lobe
of thyroid. Guided aspiration yielded only necrosed material. Biopsy revealed
caseating granuloma with giant cells. Tuberculosis etiology was confirmed by
PCR examination. Conclusion: Thyroid
tuberculosis should always be considered as a probability during assessment of
any midline cervical mass. Pre-operative diagnosis can avoid unnecessary
surgery.