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Vol. 61. Nm. 09. Noviembre 2014
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doi: 10.1016/j.endonu.2012.09.001
Palabras Clave
Tiroiditis aguda supurativa. Absceso tiroideo. Fstula seno piriforme.
Keywords
Acute suppurative thyroiditis. Thyroid abscess. Pyriform sinus fistula.
Resumen
La formacin de absceso tiroideo es una patologa rara en nios; sin embargo, la
enfermedad de tiroides previa, remanentes congnitos como fstula de seno piriforme son
factores predisponentes. La presentacin clsica consiste en fiebre, dolor cervical y
Abstract
Thyroid abscess is rare in children but the presence of previous thyroid disease, and
congenital remanants such as a pyriform sinus fistula, are predisposing factors. The
classical presentation consists of fever, cervical pain and a painful mass. The diagnosis is
confirmed through clinical findings, and by diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and
computerized axial tomography). A barium swallow must be performed in order to detect a
fistula and to consider surgical drain. We present the cases of thyroid abscess in five
patients who were admitted in four medical centers (Fundacin Cardioinfantil, Hospital
Universitario San Ignacio, Clnica infantil de Colsubsidio and Hospital de la Misericordia)
in Bogot, Colombia between 2000 and 2010.
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Tiroiditis
La tiroiditis es una inflamacin de la glndula tiroides que puede tener varias
etiologas y estar asociada con distintos grados de funcin de la glndula.
- Eritrosedimentacin elevada.
- Protena C reactiva elevada.
- Anemia leve.
- Leucocitosis.
Tiroiditis supurativa
Tiroiditis indolora
Tiroiditis posparto