Author/Authors :
Abbasi, H.R Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Geramizadeh, B Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Sadeqholvaad, A Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Sefidbakht, S Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Bolandparvaz, S Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Abstract :
Despite increasing detection rates of various forms of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis (TB), thyroid involvement with
tubercle bacilli is rarely encountered and its imaging features
have been reported in less than a handful of cases. Herein, we
present the clinical, pathologic and imaging (ultrasound and
CT scan) features of TB involvement of the thyroid gland in a
65-year-old woman who presented with a painful and rapidly
enlarging thyroid mass. While reviewing fine needle aspiration
results, the diagnosis of TB should be borne in mind, especially
in the presence of imaging findings of a peripherally
enhancing thyroid mass or thickening of the adjacent musculature
and skin, the so-called dermal sign
Keywords :
Extrapulmonary , tuberculous, 2 thyroid , computer3 ized tomography scan
