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Minimal Invasive Resection of Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

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African statue with goiter.

R Accorona¹, L Calabrese²

¹Division of Otorhinolaryngology, "San Maurizio" Hospital, via L. Böhler 5, 39100, Bolzano, Italy. accorona_remo@hotmail.com.

Journal of Endocrinological Investigation

|February 22, 2019

Summary

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This study analyzes an African statue from Yoruba culture, suggesting it depicts a real case of goiter. The artwork offers insights into historical representations of thyroid swelling.

Keywords:

Art Endemic goiter History Thyroid swelling

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Area of Science:

Art History
Medical History
Anthropology

Background:

Art historical records occasionally document representations of thyroid swelling, specifically enlarged anterior necks, across different historical periods.
These depictions are sporadically reported, highlighting a gap in comprehensive documentation.

Observation:

An African statue from the Yoruba culture was analyzed.
The statue was utilized by the Ogboni Society for symbolic representation and communication between the living and the deceased.

Findings:

The analyzed statue exhibits features consistent with a real case of goiter (thyroid swelling).
This artwork serves as a tangible representation of a medical condition within its cultural context.

Implications:

This finding contributes to the understanding of historical medical conditions through art.
It underscores the potential of analyzing cultural artifacts for insights into past health and societal practices.