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Minimal Invasive Resection of Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter
Published on: September 20, 2024
Isolated thyroid hematoma after blunt neck trauma presented with aphonia
Ismail Al-Njadat1, Moh'd Obeidat1, Wisam El-Sukkar2
1Department of General Surgery, Prince Hashem Bin Abdullah II, Jordan.
Abstract:
Isolated thyroid rupture and hematoma are rare following blunt neck injury and can lead to airway compromise and the need for emergency management. We report a 23-year-old male patient who presented with neck swelling and aphonia following a road traffic accident. Contrast-enhanced CT scan showed laceration and hematoma involving left thyroid lobe. The patient underwent left hemithyroidectomy and accomplished complete recovery. A high index of suspicion for thyroid rupture must be maintained when patients presented with voice changes or respiratory distress.
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