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  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid adenolipomas are rare, benign neoplasms characterized by mature adipose and glandular tissue.
  • Small amounts of adipose tissue are normally present within the thyroid gland.

Observation:

  • A 71-year-old female presented with anterior neck swelling and airway obstruction.
  • Ultrasound revealed a bulky multinodular goiter compressing the trachea.
  • A hyperechoic, oval isthmic formation with regular contours suggested a lipomatous nodule.

Findings:

  • Computer Tomography (CT) confirmed the sonographic findings of a probable adipose isthmic formation.
  • Histological examination post-total thyroidectomy definitively diagnosed the adenolipoma.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare thyroid neoplasms in the differential diagnosis of neck masses.
  • Accurate pre-operative imaging (US and CT) is crucial for characterizing thyroid nodules.
  • Surgical management and histological confirmation remain essential for definitive diagnosis and treatment of thyroid adenolipomas.