| Literature DB >> 26820515 |
Paulette I Abbas1, Corrie E Roehm2, Ellen M Friedman2, Ioanna Athanassaki3, Eugene S Kim4, Mary L Brandt1, David E Wesson1, Monica E Lopez5.
Abstract
Recurrent thyroid infections are rare in children. When present, patients should be evaluated for anatomic anomalies such as pyriform sinus fistulae. We describe a 12-year-old girl with history of recurrent thyroid abscesses secondary to a pyriform sinus fistula and managed with concurrent endoscopic ablation and incision and drainage.Entities:
Keywords: Endoscopic ablation; Pediatric surgery; Pyriform sinus fistula; Recurrent thyroid abscesses
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26820515 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-016-3868-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Surg Int ISSN: 0179-0358 Impact factor: 1.827