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A retropharyngeal multinodular goitre.

R Lakhani¹, R Nijjar, J M Fishman

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, UK. drlakhani@doctors.net.uk

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

|May 27, 2010

Summary

Thyroid goitre typically appears as a neck lump, but this case details an unusual retropharyngeal mass. This rare presentation highlights the diverse anatomical possibilities of thyroid goitre extension.

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Endocrinology
Head and Neck Surgery
Anatomical Pathology

Background:

Thyroid goitre commonly presents as a midline neck mass.
Inferior extension into the mediastinum, forming a retrosternal goitre, is a frequent complication.

Observation:

This report describes an atypical thyroid goitre case.
The goitre enlarged into the retropharyngeal space, mimicking a retropharyngeal mass.

Findings:

The thyroid gland exhibited unusual downward and posterior growth.
The mass was identified within the retropharyngeal space, a rare anatomical location for thyroid tissue.

Implications:

This case expands the differential diagnosis for retropharyngeal masses.
Awareness of such rare anatomical variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning.