Thyroid abscess secondary to pyriform sinus fistula

Abstract

Abscess in the thyroid gland is a rare but severe infectious disease in children. Risk factors include anatomic abnormalities or underlying conditions; either inflammatory (Hashimoto thyroiditis) or postraumatic. Treatment requires endovenous antibiotics and usually children undergo surgery for drainage and eventual reparations of associated malformations. Pathogens vary considerably depending on the main predisposing thyroid illnesses.

Keywords

• Thyroid abscess
• Piryform sinus