Thyroid Isthmus Agenesis Diagnosed During Total Laryngectomy
Journal: Austin Otolaryngology (Vol.2, No. 9)Publication Date: 2015-11-18
Authors : Ismi O; Vayisoglu Y; Ozcan C; Erdogan O; Gen R; Gorur K;
Page : 1-2
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Abstract
Although thyroid gland is a well-known endocrine organ both surgically and medically; it has multiple congenital anomalies seen from rare to common. Various anomalies reported and of these anomalies thyroid isthmus agenesis is very rarely seen. In this article we presented a case of thyroid isthmus agenesis diagnosed during surgery for a total laryngectomy in 52 years of male patient. We discussed the case with associated current literature emphasizing importance of knowing anomalies preoperatively to avoid complications during thyroid surgery.
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