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Acute suppurative thyroiditis: a case report and review of the literature

We present the case of a 9-year-old girl with acute suppurative thyroiditis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Early diagnosis was crucial for the outcome of the patient due to the severity of the disease. A review of the literature is also presented.

Acute suppurative thyroiditis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Ultrasonography


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