Hydatid disease of the thyroid gland--(a case report).
Hydatid disease of the thyroid gland, presenting as a solitary thyroid nodule, is being reported below. Pre-operative investigations, including thyroid isotope scanning and aspiration of the nodule, did not help in establishing the diagnosis which was later confirmed by histological examination. Post-operative investigations revealed it to be an isolated involvement of the thyroid gland.
Arunabha
Sharma
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AK
Sarda
A K
AK
D000328:Adult; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*