Tuberculosis Of The Thyroid Gland In A Nigeria Female: A Case Report

Authors

  • Cecil Obinna Maduforo Department Of Radiology, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Datonye Dennis Alasia Department Of Internal Medicine, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Uriah Stephen Etawo Department Of Surgery, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v11i4.72

Keywords:

Thyroid gland, Tuberculosis, Radiological imaging, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Affectation of the thyroid gland by Mycobacterium tubercle is known to be rare. High index of suspicion is required to diagnose this rare condition and the place of radiological imaging as an adjunct in correct diagnosis and follow up is brought to the fore.

Methodology: The medical records of the patient who presented with tuberculosis of the thyroid gland secondary to tuberculosis of the chest and literature review of the case using available journals and pubmed search was employed. The radiological imaging and laboratory results were reviewed

Results:A 32 year old female who presented with chronic and a euthyroid goitre was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the thryoid gland.

Conclusion: Tuberculosis of the thyroid gland should be included in the differential diagnosis of thyroid swelling especially in a patient with Koch's disease.

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Published

2015-12-06

How to Cite

Maduforo, C. O., Alasia, D. D., & Etawo, U. S. (2015). Tuberculosis Of The Thyroid Gland In A Nigeria Female: A Case Report. The Nigerian Health Journal, 11(4), 123. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v11i4.72
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