The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland:
dyspnea
dysphonia
recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis
dysphagia
It is possible that Tuberculosis of thyroid gland shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland:
common in female
Prevention of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis of thyroid gland.
Occurrence of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Tuberculosis of thyroid gland can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Tuberculosis of thyroid gland can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis of thyroid gland:
Histopathological examination: Study of tissues as related to disease
Complications of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis of thyroid gland causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis of thyroid gland is left untreated:
hypothyroidism
Procedures for Treatment of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
The following procedures are used to treat Tuberculosis of thyroid gland:
Surgery: Removal of affected parts of thyroid gland
Surgical drain: To remove pus, blood from a wound
Time for Treatment of Tuberculosis of thyroid gland
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tuberculosis of thyroid gland to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 6 months - 1 year
Is Tuberculosis of thyroid gland Infectious?
Yes, Tuberculosis of thyroid gland is known to be infectious.
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Tuberculosis of thyroid gland.