Abstract
SUMMARY: AST is commonly associated with pyriform sinus−thyroid fistula in children. Radiologic findings of AST are documented in a few reports. We report a new sign we term the “emerging echogenic tract sign,” which reflects a patent air-containing pyriform sinus−thyroid fistula on follow-up US. Recognition of this sign is an important finding suggesting an associated pyriform sinus−thyroid fistula in a patient with AST and also suggesting the adequate timing of barium esophagography to confirm the fistula.
Abbreviations
- AST
- acute suppurative thyroiditis
- US
- sonography
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