Diffuse lipomatosis of the thyroid gland

Diffuse thyroïd lipomatosis is an extremely rare histopathological condition characterized by diffuse fatty infiltration in thyroïd stroma. We report a case of 67year old female who presented a plunging goiter. She underwent a thyroïdectomy. Histopathologic study concluded to the diagnosis of diffus...

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Published in:Egyptian journal of ear, nose, throat and allied sciences nose, throat and allied sciences, 2016-11, Vol.17 (3), p.167-169
Main Authors: Ben Gamra, Olfa, Romdhane, Nadia, Nefzaoui, Safa, Mahjoubi, Madiha, Abid, Wafa, Koubaa, Wafa, Hariga, Ines, Chadli, Achraf, Chaouch Mbarek, Chiraz
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Language:English
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Adipose
Lipomatosis
Thyroïd
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Summary:Diffuse thyroïd lipomatosis is an extremely rare histopathological condition characterized by diffuse fatty infiltration in thyroïd stroma. We report a case of 67year old female who presented a plunging goiter. She underwent a thyroïdectomy. Histopathologic study concluded to the diagnosis of diffuse thyroïd lipomatosis. No recurrence was observed.
ISSN:2090-0740
2090-3405
DOI:10.1016/j.ejenta.2016.07.009