and is very helpful in detecting abscesses formation, spread to contiguous structures or defining the anatomy if surgical exploration is planned [20]. Furthermore,
sonography assists in the differentiation of ST from other causes of anterior neck pain and fever and allows radiographically-guided drainage of a thyroid abscess if present. Thyroid radionuclide scanning may not always visualize the organ with diffuse inflammation, although ‘patchy’ uptake or a ‘cold’ area can be present with localized or less
severe involvement [11].