Thyroid Abscess Rare Complication of Thyroid FNA: Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a well-recognized modality for investigation of thyroid pathology. It is simple, reliable, inexpensive and generally safe procedure in the diagnosis of thyroid cysts and nodules. We report a case of right thyroid abscess following FNA of a simple thyroid cyst.
Authors and Affiliations
Abbas AR Mohamed, Turki Atia Al Quarshi, Abdelrahman Abbas Mohamed, Al Mutairi Abdullah Saud
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