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Lessons of the month 1: A diagnostic dilemma: thyroid abscess or subacute thyroiditis?

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Thyroid abscess is rare but potentially fatal, whereas subclinical thyroiditis is a self-limiting condition that is more commonly seen. The clinical features of both diseases can be overlapping but the… Click to show full abstract

Thyroid abscess is rare but potentially fatal, whereas subclinical thyroiditis is a self-limiting condition that is more commonly seen. The clinical features of both diseases can be overlapping but the treatment approach differs. We report a case of a painful left thyroid nodule not responding to conventional therapy for thyroiditis or thyroid abscess.

Keywords: diagnostic dilemma; lessons month; thyroid abscess; month diagnostic; thyroiditis

Journal Title: Clinical medicine
Year Published: 2022

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