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Thyroid hemiagenesis

A R Shaha1, R Gujarati

  • 1Head & Neck Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021, USA.

Journal of Surgical Oncology
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Thyroid hemiagenesis, a rare condition, is presented in a female with papillary thyroid carcinoma in the remaining lobe. This case highlights the rarity of carcinoma associated with this congenital thyroid anomaly.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Embryology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroid hemiagenesis is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of one thyroid lobe, predominantly affecting females.
  • Associated pathologies include benign and malignant conditions, with hyperthyroidism being the most common; however, carcinoma is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old female presented with a growing left thyroid mass.
  • Pre-operative imaging revealed an absent right lobe and a suspicious nodule in the left lobe.
  • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy indicated papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration confirmed right lobe hemiagenesis and left lobe papillary thyroid carcinoma.
  • All parathyroid glands were identified in normal anatomical positions.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the infrequent occurrence of thyroid carcinoma in patients with thyroid hemiagenesis.
  • Reviewing such rare presentations is crucial for understanding the spectrum of diseases associated with congenital thyroid abnormalities.