The risk of post-operatory hypothyroidism and hypocalcaemia, along with recurrent
laryngeal nerve injury, is lower following a less-than-total thyroidectomy; however, a …

Aim: Surgery for mediastinal goiters (MG) is indicated for compression symptoms and risk of
malignancy. Total thyroidectomy by cervicotomy is universally considered the standard …

Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare clinical entity wherein malignant lesions may arise, the most
common one being papillary carcinoma. We present a case of a 68‐year‐old female who …

Background Thyrotoxicosis after total thyroidectomy is mostly iatrogenic. Rarely, a
hyperfunctional thyroid remnant or ectopic tissue may be the cause. There are few cases of …

Introduction A mediastinal thyroid mass discovered years after a total thyroidectomy
represents an unusual and uncommon clinical situation. Few cases have been reported and …

Aim: Mediastinal goiter (MG) is characterized by compression symptoms such choking,
dyspnea, slee** apnea and dysphagia. It is significantly observed in elderly patients who …

Ectopic thyroid tissue has been found from the tongue to the diaphragm. The most common
ectopic thyroid tissue has been found in the tongue, submandibular region, cervical lymph …

Airway complications account for a significant amount of post-thyroidectomy complications.
Forgotten goiter is a residual thyroid mass left after total thyroidectomy, an event already …

Introduction Ectopic thyroid tissue can be found in many sites. Ectopic thyroid tissue may
also be involved in the same processes as normal thyroid gland. These processes include …

Background Thyroid rests are common and arise during embryological development, with
aberrant descent of thyroid tissue along the thyro‐thymic tract. These give rise to a range of …