Tuberculosis of the Thyroid Gland: An Uncommon Cause of Thyroid Nodules
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Year 2006, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
We present the case of a 33-year-old woman with tuberculosis of the thyroid. She presented with a thyroid mass, weakness and palpitation for two years.The diagnosis was established on histological examination after thyroid lobectomy. She had an uneventful recovery and received antituberculous medications.
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Gökhan Söğütlü, Burak Işık, Mehmet Yılmaz, Neşe Karadağ, Aydemir Ölmez, Electron Kebebew, Vedat Kırımlıoğlu
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