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Ectopic Mediastinal Thyroid: A Crossroad Between a Multi-Layered Endocrine Perspective and a Contemporary Approach in
Claudiu Nistor1,2, Mihai-Lucian Ciobica3,4, Oana-Claudia Sima5,6
1Department 4-Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 0505474 Bucharest, Romania.
Life (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Mediastinal ectopic thyroid (MET) is rare and often asymptomatic. This case highlights successful surgical removal via minimally invasive cervicotomy, offering symptom relief and preserving normal thyroid function.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Endocrinology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Ectopic thyroid (ET) management is not standardized, with mediastinal ET (MET) presenting diagnostic challenges.
- A 47-year-old female with non-specific symptoms incidentally found to have an anterior mediastinal mass post-COVID-19 infection.
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