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- Title
Subcutaneous implantation of nodular goiter after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach: A case study and review of literature.
- Authors
Weng, Yu‐Jing; Kwan, Kristine J. S.; Chen, De‐Biao; Hu, Ben‐ling; Jiang, Jiang; Min, Lei; Ai, Qing; Chen, Wei‐chun; Huang, Zhi‐Heng
- Abstract
Background: Extrathyroid implantation or dissemination of thyroid tissue secondary to a thyroid procedure is rare. Most of these belonged to thyroid carcinoma with metastatic potential and uncommon for benign pathologies. Methods: We report the case of a 31‐year‐old female who was identified to have multiple subcutaneous implantation of thyroid tissue 5 years after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach. A comprehensive literature search on implantation of thyroid tissue secondary to thyroid procedures was performed. Results: Accidental tearing of the capsule during previous surgery may lead to the subcutaneous implantation. Through literature review, a total 29 articles with 47 patients were identified. 33.3% were benign lesions, and implantation was mostly secondary to fine needle aspiration biopsy (46.5%). Conclusions: Subcutaneous or port site implantation after endoscopic thyroid surgery may occur in benign thyroid pathologies and therefore, oncologic principles must be strictly followed during surgery regardless of its histopathological nature.
- Subjects
LITERATURE reviews; THYROID cancer; NEEDLE biopsy; THYROIDECTOMY; GOITER; ENDOSCOPIC surgery
- Publication
Head & Neck, 2024, Vol 46, Issue 6, pE61
- ISSN
1043-3074
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1002/hed.27732