Thyroid tuberculosis: Rare case report

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains a major public health issue, particularly in developing countries where it is endemic, such as Morocco. While pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form, extrapulmonary involvement can affect various organs, including the thyroid gland, although this localization is exceptionally rare. We report the case of a middle-aged Moroccan man diagnosed with a tuberculous thyroid abscess, an uncommon and misleading presentation. The diagnosis was confirmed by cytobacteriological and histopathological analysis of a thyroid specimen. This case underscores the need to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of atypical cervical masses, especially in endemic regions.