Publications by authors named "Sofia Sanchez De Toca-Gomez"
Med Int (Lond)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Thyroid abscesses are rare but can occur in patients with weakened immune systems or existing thyroid issues; early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics and abscess drainage is essential.
- A case study highlights a 48-year-old healthy male who developed a thyroid abscess after recent acute prostatitis treatment, presenting with neck pain and swelling that blocked airway movement.
- After confirming the abscess with imaging, the patient underwent an emergency hemithyroidectomy, resulting in a successful recovery without complications like voice changes or recurrence.
