Thyroid Tuberculosis: A Unique Case Report
Ravi Talapa *
ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Nidhi Yadav
ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Siddhant Jain
ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Tanvi Sirohi
ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Shourya Yerramareddy
ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Tuberculosis affecting the thyroid gland is a rare occurrence, even in the regions where tuberculosis is prevalent. This case report details the presentation of a 22-year-old male who initially presented with a life-threatening condition of cardiac tamponade, ultimately diagnosed as thyroid tuberculosis. The case underscores the critical role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in accurately diagnosing such uncommon manifestations of tuberculosis. This case highlights the significance of FNAC in confirming tuberculosis as the underlying cause of thyroid involvement, facilitating timely and targeted therapeutic interventions for patients presenting with unusual clinical manifestations of tuberculosis.
Keywords: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), cardiac tamponade, lymphadenopathy, disseminated tuberculosis, tuberculosis