Hyperthyroidism is a common condition with a global prevalence of 0· 2–1· 3%. When
clinical suspicion of hyperthyroidism arises, it should be confirmed by biochemical tests (eg …

A variety of inflammatory conditions may directly involve the endocrine glands, leading to
endocrine dysfunction that can cause severe consequences on patients' health, if left …

Thyroiditis is a general term for inflammation of the thyroid gland. The most common forms of
thyroiditis encountered by family physicians include Hashimoto, postpartum, and subacute …

Background Abscess in the thyroid gland is a rare but severe infectious disease. The
condition can have anatomic or iatrogenic underlying causes. If untreated it could be fatal …

Objective Acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is a rare but potentially fatal condition which
can initially be difficult to distinguish from the more common subacute thyroiditis (SAT). We …

Background: Pyriform sinus fistulae are the major routes of infection in acute suppurative
thyroiditis (AST). There have been only a few reports describing imaging studies in AST. We …

Thyroid abscess is an uncommon infectious pathology. The thyroid is highly resistant to
infection due to high iodine content, capsular encasement, and rich vascularity. Acute …

Thyroid disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence represent common and usually
treatable endocrine disorders. Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and …

Conclusion: Although thyroid abscess is rare, but must be considered. Most common
organism that cause is staphylococcus aureus. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, it …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of different kinds of thyroiditis. Review the appropriate
evaluation of a patient presenting with signs and symptoms of thyroiditis. Outline the …