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Granulomatous thyroiditis, also known as subacute or de Quervain's thyroiditis, is a rare inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland. It is often characterized by a painful enlargement of the thyroid and may present with symptoms mimicking hyperthyroidism. A 76-year-old female presented with a long-standing history of thyroid nodules and clavicular pain. The patient also reported a right neck mass, primary thyroid cancer, stomach issues, and nausea. Physical examination revealed the presence of a right neck mass, but no other significant symptoms such as diarrhea, voice changes, or weight loss were observed. The patient had a history of essential hypertension, hyperthyroidism, GERD, multinodular goiter, and osteoporosis. Ultrasound results showed nodules in the thyroid isthmus and left upper region, both of which were reported as benign on fine needle aspiration (FNA). The thyroid profile revealed hyperthyroidism. A microscopic examination of the thyroid gland revealed granulomatous thyroiditis with acid-fast bacteria identified. Subsequent molecular testing confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex organisms through PCR.
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"A Case of Granulomatous Thyroiditis with concurrent Multinodular Goitre and Tuberculous infection", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.374 - 375, October-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2310053.pdf
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