J Korean Radiol Soc.  1996 Feb;34(2):201-203.

Tuberculous Abscess of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report of CT Demonstration

• Kim YJ
• Kim DJ
• Sung KJ
• Kim MS
• Hong IS

Abstract

We report a case of tuberculous abscess of thyroid gland in 32-years old female. On CT scan, multiple peripheral enhancing low density abscess were found in the right thyroid gland. Abscess cavity with skin and subcutaneous manifestations were also noted in the right anterior neck. This was confirmed as chronicgranulomatous caseous necrosis and acid-fast bacilli were identified by Ziehl-Neelsen stain.

Keyword

Thyroid, CT; Tuberculosis

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Adult
Female
Humans
Neck
Necrosis
Skin
Thyroid Gland*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tuberculosis