Ann Clin Otolaryngol | Volume 6, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

The Neoplastic Thyroid: The Villain often missed in Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination

Rifai M*, Younes Ali A, Ahmed Adel Abdallah AA and Eltelety AM

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Al Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

^*Correspondance to: Rifai M 

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Abstract

Objective: To accentuate the attentiveness towards the thyroid gland. The latter is more often neglected during routine ear nose and throat examination. It became crucial to recall the role of hidden thyroid lesions in occasional serious laryngeal affection. Introduction: Highlight the importance of performing due diligence regarding the thyroid gland amid routine ear, nose, and throat examination. Materials and Methods: Three patients suffering from aggressive malignancies of the thyroid gland. They all had late diagnoses in different examinations of their neck by several specialists. Computerized tomography was not always profitable; on the other hand, ultrasound scanning of the thyroid was most helpful. Conclusion: Routine ear and nose examination should include meticulous examination of the thyroid gland. Should examination sparks suspicion ultrasound examination be mandatory?

Keywords:

Ear Nose and Throat (ENT); Ultrasound Scanning of thyroid gland (USC); Computerized Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Thyroid gland

Citation:

Rifai M, Younes Ali A, Ahmed Adel Abdallah AA, Eltelety AM. The Neoplastic Thyroid: The Villain often missed in Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination. Ann Clin Otolaryngol. 2021; 6(1): 1048..