Tuberculosis is a disease with widespread character and a long
treatment process. 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. TB PCR results in accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis in a
shorter period of time, and also allows for drug susceptibility testing,
especially in paucibacillary tuberculosis. The case underscores the critical
role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and TB PCR in accurately
diagnosing such uncommon manifestations of tuberculosis. This case highlights
the significance of FNAC and TB PCR 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. With proper management, patients with thyroid
tuberculosis can achieve significant clinical improvement and outcomes. Early
recognition and targeted therapy are crucial in optimizing patient care and
outcomes in such uncommon yet clinically impactful cases.
Author(s) Details
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.
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