International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
A Rare Case of Tuberculous Thyroiditis Mimicking as Follicular Neoplasm
Published June 17, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 5, pp. 3301–3306Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000282
Abstract
Background: Thyroid tuberculosis is an exceptionally rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis, even in endemic regions. It can mimic thyroid malignancy both clinically and on investigation, presenting with a painless neck swelling and constitutional symptoms like weight loss.
Methods: A 53-year-old female presented with a progressive neck swelling and significant weight loss. Evaluation included clinical examination, thyroid ultrasound, contrast-enhanced CT neck, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), and biochemical tests. Due to a high suspicion of malignancy (Bethesda IV cytology and elevated thyroglobulin), the patient underwent a right hemithyroidectomy. The definitive diagnosis was made through histopathological examination of the surgical specimen and confirmed with a GeneXpert MTB/RIF test.
Keywords: Thyroid Tuberculosis; Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis; Caseating Granuloma; Hemithyroidectomy & Antitubercular Therapy
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 5 |
| Pages | 3301–3306 |
| Publication date | June 17, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000282 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Dr. Chinmay Dake, Dr. Mihir Bairat, Dr. Aishwarya Chavarkar, & Dr. Snehal Rane (2026). A Rare Case of Tuberculous Thyroiditis Mimicking as Follicular Neoplasm. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(5), 3301-3306. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000282
BibTeX
@article{Dr2026,
title = {A Rare Case of Tuberculous Thyroiditis Mimicking as Follicular Neoplasm},
author = {Dr. Chinmay Dake and Dr. Mihir Bairat and Dr. Aishwarya Chavarkar and Dr. Snehal Rane},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {5},
pages = {3301--3306},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000282},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}