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Post thyroidectomy gossypiboma.

Gonçalo S Paupério, Paulo Matos, Carlos Robalo Cordeiro

    Revista Portuguesa De Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica E Vascular : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica E Vascular
    |July 18, 2015
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    Summary

    Gossypiboma, a rare surgical complication, involves a textile mass causing a foreign body reaction. This case highlights a paratracheal gossypiboma discovered two years after thyroid cancer surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Pathology
    • Oncology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Gossypiboma is a rare post-surgical complication characterized by a retained textile foreign body.
    • It elicits a foreign body reaction, often presenting as a mass.
    • Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with a left paratracheal mass.
    • The mass was diagnosed during routine follow-up.
    • The patient had undergone total thyroidectomy two years prior for papillary carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • The paratracheal mass was identified as a gossypiboma.
    • Imaging and clinical correlation confirmed the diagnosis.
    • The gossypiboma was linked to the previous thyroidectomy procedure.

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    • This case underscores the importance of vigilance for gossypiboma, even years after surgery.
    • It emphasizes the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation in patients with a history of surgery presenting with unexplained masses.
    • Awareness of gossypiboma can prevent delayed diagnosis and improve patient outcomes.