Safarini Jafar, Khalil Omar R, Faris Khalid J, Aramin Mohammed A, Al-Thaher Abdallah
Department of Surgery, Jenin Government Hospital, Jenin, PSE.
Internal Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, PSE.
Cureus. 2023 May 27;15(5):e39554. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39554. eCollection 2023 May.
Thyroid abscess is a rare but potentially serious condition that can affect young females. It is characterized by a localized collection of pus within the thyroid gland, often resulting from a bacterial infection. The occurrence of thyroid abscesses is a rare complication even in immune-compromised individuals. Nevertheless, when they do occur, they can present with symptoms such as neck swelling, pain, fever, and other systemic manifestations. The diagnostic tool of choice for thyroid abscess is ultrasound, and the mainstay of treatment involves a combination of abscess drainage and antibiotics. In this case report, we describe the case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with neck swelling and pain and was subsequently diagnosed with thyroid abscess. The patient was successfully managed with incision and drainage, followed by a course of antibiotics.
甲状腺脓肿是一种罕见但可能严重的病症，可影响年轻女性。其特征是甲状腺内局部积聚脓液，通常由细菌感染引起。即使在免疫功能低下的个体中，甲状腺脓肿的发生也是一种罕见的并发症。然而，当它们确实发生时，可能会出现颈部肿胀、疼痛、发热和其他全身症状。甲状腺脓肿的首选诊断工具是超声，治疗的主要方法包括脓肿引流和抗生素联合使用。在本病例报告中，我们描述了一名11岁女孩的病例，她出现颈部肿胀和疼痛，随后被诊断为甲状腺脓肿。患者通过切开引流成功治疗，随后接受了一个疗程的抗生素治疗。
