Thyroid abscess resulting from esophageal foreign body - Case report โรคฝีที่ต่อมไทรอยด์จากสิ่งแปลกปลอมในหลอดอาหาร

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Saisuree Nivatwongs

Abstract

Thyroid abscess is an uncommon and rare condition. Foreign body in the esophagus is a common emergency case which can be removed by endoscopic treatment. However, foreign body that located outside laryngopharyngeal tissue or penetrate through the esophageal mucosa into the thyroid gland are relatively unusual and may takes several weeks after swallowing. It may cause local infection, abscess formation or serious life-threatening complications. We present 52 years old woman who had fever, odynophagia and anterior painful neck mass. Thyroid abscess was diagnosed. She underwent incision and drainage thyroid and remove foreign body by rigid esophagoscope. She had no adverse effect.


 


 

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รายงานผู้ป่วย (Case Report)

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