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Salih, Abdulwahid M., Qaradakhy, Aras J., Abdullah, Ari M., Saeed, Yadgar A., Muhialdeen, Aso S., Qadir, Abdullah A., Hassan, Shko H., Omer, Goran L., Habibullah, Imad J., Kakamand, Fahmi H. |
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Acta Oto-Laryngologica Case Reports; Dec2024, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p141-145, 5p |
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Introduction: Sarcoidosis involving the thyroid gland is an exceedingly rare condition characterized by non-necrotizing and non-caseating granuloma. This study represents a case of thyroid sarcoidosis in an elderly female. Case report: A 62-year-old female presented with anterior neck swelling associated with difficulties in breathing and swallowing for six months. Physical examination revealed an enlarged, firm, and non-tender thyroid gland. Thyroid function tests were normal, with a high level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. A neck ultrasound revealed nodules in both thyroid lobes and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathies. The patient underwent a total thyroidectomy and lymph node excision. Histopathological examination of the specimen showed features suggestive of thyroid sarcoidosis. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis involving the thyroid gland is a rare finding, and its diagnosis necessitates the exclusion of other potential explanations for similar symptoms. Surgery becomes necessary when there are compression symptoms or a risk of malignancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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