Thyroid tuberculosis with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a 19 year-old Female

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Presence of tuberculosis in the thyroid gland alongside papillary thyroid carcinoma is extremely rare.
A 19-year-old female had atypical cells indicating papillary thyroid carcinoma after fine needle aspiration.
The management dilemma arises between prioritizing RAI therapy or anti-TB medications post-surgery.
The association between thyroid tuberculosis and carcinoma needs further investigation to understand underlying mechanisms.

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Case report highlights challenges in managing papilllary thyroid carcinoma and thyroid tuberculosis, suggesting unique implications.

Banawol et al. (2025) studied this question.

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