[Thyreopathy associated with vagus schwannoma]

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Endocrinology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Thyroid nodular disease is common, often requiring surgical intervention like total thyroidectomy.
• Schwannomas are typically benign nerve sheath tumors, with vagus nerve involvement being relatively uncommon.

Observation:

• A young woman presented for total thyroidectomy due to suspected nodular thyreopathy.
• During her workup, she was incidentally found to have a vagus nerve schwannoma.

Findings:

• The simultaneous occurrence of nodular thyreopathy and vagus nerve schwannoma is rare.
• The case prompts a review of the literature on this infrequent pathology.

Implications:

• This case underscores the need for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, even in seemingly straightforward cases.
• Understanding the diagnostic and surgical management of concurrent thyroid and vagus nerve pathologies is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.