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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid nodules are highly prevalent, affecting up to 44.4% of the general population and over 79% in individuals over 80.
  • Spontaneous thyroid cysts or hemorrhage necessitate surgical intervention in 0.7% to 1.59% of cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study of a 37-year-old woman with a symptomatic thyroid mass.
  • To evaluate the role of point-of-care ultrasonography (USG) and cyst aspiration in managing thyroid emergencies.
  • To emphasize the importance of post-hemorrhage histological examination for malignancy detection.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 37-year-old female presenting with neck pain, weakness, and a palpable thyroid mass.
  • Utilized point-of-care ultrasonography (USG) for initial assessment.
  • Performed cyst aspiration for decompression.
  • Undertook hemithyroidectomy for definitive treatment.

Main Results:

  • The patient's symptoms of cervical pain, weakness, and a palpable mass were addressed through aspiration and hemithyroidectomy.
  • Point-of-care USG and cyst aspiration proved effective for initial symptom management.
  • Histological examination of thyroid glands post-hemorrhage indicates malignancy rates ranging from 5.1% to 66.7%.

Conclusions:

  • Point-of-care ultrasonography and cyst aspiration are valuable initial steps for managing symptomatic thyroid cysts or hemorrhages.
  • Close patient monitoring is crucial as surgical intervention may be required.
  • Elective surgery is recommended for definitive diagnosis, given the significant risk of malignancy identified in post-hemorrhage thyroid tissues.