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[Zuckerkandl's tubercle. Location, shape and dimensions]
Elisa Gil-Carcedo Sañudo1, María Eugenia Menéndez Argüelles, Luis Ángel Vallejo Valdezate
1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, España. e.gilcarcedo@gmail.com
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|July 24, 2012
Summary
Zuckerkandl's tubercle, a key anatomical landmark, was found in nearly 80% of thyroid lobes during thyroidectomies. Its consistent presence aids surgeons in locating critical structures like the recurrent nerve and parathyroid glands.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
Context:
- Zuckerkandl's tubercle is an important anatomical landmark in thyroid surgery.
- Its significance in identifying critical structures like the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands is often underestimated.
- This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of Zuckerkandl's tubercle.
Purpose:
- To prospectively analyze the posterolateral border of thyroid lobes for Zuckerkandl's tubercle.
- To document its detection rate, dimensions, and morphology during thyroidectomy procedures.
- To emphasize its importance for head and neck surgeons.
Summary:
- A prospective study analyzed 195 thyroid lobes during 107 thyroidectomies.
- Zuckerkandl's tubercle was identified in 79.48% of lobes, with a mean size of 11 mm (transverse) and 9 mm (longitudinal).
- The tubercle was typically sessile (70.96%) and more frequent on the right lobe.
Impact:
- Highlights the high prevalence of Zuckerkandl's tubercle, reinforcing its utility in thyroid surgery.
- Provides valuable data on tubercle morphology and dimensions for surgical planning.
- Aims to improve surgical outcomes by emphasizing this anatomical landmark for nerve and gland identification.
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