急性化脓性甲状腺炎四例报告

Acute Suppurative Thyoiditis :A Report of 4 Cases

急性化脓性甲状腺炎并不多见,我院1978～1983年共收治4例.其病因不明,一般是由于感染引起.诊断多依据临床表现、实验室检查等.一旦确诊,立即切开减压,重症患儿常规行气管切开.

Acute Thyroiditis is uncommon. Four cases were treated in our hospital from 1978 to 1983. The pathogenesis is unknown. Some are due to infection, usually Streptococcus.The clinical feature presented as high temperature, rapid pulse and increased white blood cell count. The main signs of the neck include redness, swelling and tenderness. Respiratory distress may occur in severe, cases. Hypothyroidism is uncommon. Decompression must be done as soon as the diagnosis is made. Tracheotomy must be perfomedon severe cases. Antibiotics should be given routinely.