Acute suppurative thyroiditis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae infection: a case report. Issue 8 (19th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akuzawa, Nobuhiro; Yokota, Toru; Suzuki, Tsukasa; Kurabayashi, Masahiko
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 8(2017)
• Page Start: 1238
• Page End: 1242
• Publication Date: 2017-06-19
• Subjects: Acute suppurative thyroiditis -- fine needle aspiration biopsy -- Streptococcus agalactiae -- ultrasonography; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Acute suppurative thyroiditis is a serious disease; therefore, its diagnosis in the acute phase is important. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of acute suppurative thyroiditis. Appropriate culture technique and optimal imaging modalities are also important for its diagnosis. Abstract : Acute suppurative thyroiditis is a serious disease; therefore, its diagnosis in the acute phase is important. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of acute suppurative thyroiditis. Appropriate culture technique and optimal imaging modalities are also important for its diagnosis.