Thyroid Abscess: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management

Thyroid Abscess: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management

Thyroid abscess is an uncommon infectious pathology. The thyroid is highly resistant to infection due to high iodine content, capsular encasement, and rich vascularity. Acute suppurative thyroiditis represents <1% of thyroid diseases that could potentially become a life-threatening endocrine emer...

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Main Authors:	Niharika Yedla MD, Daniela Pirela MD, Alex Manzano MD, Claudio Tuda MD, Saberio Lo Presti MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2018-05-01
Series:	Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709618778709

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