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D. K. Das, C. S. Pant, K. L. Chachra and A. K. Gupta, “Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Tuberculous Thyroiditis. A Report of Eight Cases,” Acta Cytologica, Vol. 36, No. 4, 1992, pp. 517-522.

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• 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.