Open AccessPostpartum Thyrotoxicosis with Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis Caused by Peptostreptococcus
Author(s) -
Narin Nasıroğlu İmga,
Yasemin Tütüncü,
Mazhar Müslü Tuna,
Dilek Berker,
Serdar Güler
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
turkish journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 1301-2193
DOI - 10.4274/tjem.2536
Subject(s) - medicine , peptostreptococcus , thyroiditis , thyroid , anaerobic bacteria , bacteria , biology , genetics
Acute suppurative thyroiditis (ST) is caused by infection of the thyroid gland. Abscess formation in acute ST is a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition. Most patients with acute ST have predisposing conditions. Herein, we report a 24-year-old female who presented on the fifth postpartum day with severe dysphagia, fever, chills, and sore throat. Thyroid hormone levels were consistent with thyrotoxicosis. Based on the clinical, radiological and laboratory findings, ST and abscess caused by Peptostreptococcus was diagnosed. The patient was successfully treated with appropriate antibiotics and ultrasound-guided abscess drainage. Turk Jem 2015; 19: 67-6