title: [Acute thyroiditis].
abstract: Acute suppurating thyroiditis is now an uncommon pathology which is rarely found, although it was frequent before the introduction of antibiotics. Having observed a case, the Authors were prompted to study the subject in greater depth, in particular to assess whether the disease is easier to diagnose using modern techniques diagnosis, and whether there are changes in the therapy. In conclusion, the paper affirms that in spite of the fact that the diagnostic evolution has thrown further light on the clinical aspects of the disease, biopsy still remains the most reliable instrument of diagnosis, whereas surgery is the most effective form of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Clinica Chirurgica di Pronto Soccorso, Università degli Studi di Catania.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vadalà
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Buffone
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Santanocito
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rinella
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vadalà
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scorsa
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013492:Suppuration; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology; D013966:Thyroiditis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: La tiroidite acuta.