Thyroid gland rupture after blunt neck trauma: A case report and review of the literature
Highlights • The proximity to the skin’s surface make several vital structures vulnerable to injury after blunt neck trauma. • Isolated injury to the thyroid gland is rare and most cases have a predisposing disease such as goiter. • CT-scan is helpful in evaluating the neck structures and evidencing...
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Veröffentlicht in: | International journal of surgery case reports 2015-01, Vol.12, p.44-47 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Highlights • The proximity to the skin’s surface make several vital structures vulnerable to injury after blunt neck trauma. • Isolated injury to the thyroid gland is rare and most cases have a predisposing disease such as goiter. • CT-scan is helpful in evaluating the neck structures and evidencing injury to the thyroid. • Surgical exploration remains the most common treatment strategy, all cases should be individualized. |
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ISSN: | 2210-2612 2210-2612 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.04.020 |