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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1993;36(9):1320-1324. Published online September 15, 1993.

Three Cases of Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis in children

Min Joong MJ Kwon¹, Ho Seong HS Kim¹, Duk Hi DH Kim¹, Duk Hi DH Kim²

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
²Department of Diagmostic Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Acute suppurative thyroiditis is uncommon in children. The relative rarity of thyroid infection is thought to reflect its complete fibrous encapsulation, generous vascular and lymphatic supply and high local iodine level. the bacterial involvement include the normal oropharyngeal microflora, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy including anaerobic coverage should be utilized initially. We have experienced three cases of acute suppurative throiditis. All of them had painfull swelling on anterior cervical area and diagnosed by clinical and radiological features. Since two of them occured repeatedly, we report with brief review of literatures.

Keywords :Acute suppurative thyroiditis