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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Published in:	International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 12; pp. 44 - 47
Main Authors:	Arana-Garza, Sebastian, Juarez-Parra, Marco, Monterrubio-Rodríguez, Jeronimo, Cedillo-Alemán, Enrique, Orozco-Agüet, David, Zamudio-Vázquez, Zaire, Garza-Jasso, Tanya
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2015 Elsevier
Subjects:	Blunt neck trauma Case Report Surgery Thyroid gland injury Thyroid gland rupture Blunt neck trauma Thyroid gland injury Thyroid gland rupture
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Summary:	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