title: Implantation at sternocleidomastoid and chest wall after endoscopic thyroid carcinoma surgery.
abstract: Endoscopic thyroidectomy has been widely accepted by surgeons and patients for less postoperative pain, faster postoperative recovery, and excellent cosmetic effect. However, there still existed some limitations. Here, we reported a woman who suffered local implantation metastasis at sternocleidomastoid and chest wall after endoscopic thyroid carcinoma surgery. Although the implantation after endoscopic surgery is uncommon, this case reminds us to use endoscopic surgery for thyroid diseases with caution, especially for thyroid cancer. Following strict endoscopic surgery indications, comprehensive preoperative evaluation, meticulous intraoperative surgical handling, and effective protective measures, the incidence of locoregional implantation or recurrence might be dramatically reduced.
authors.affiliation: Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
authors.forename: Shichao
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Fan
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Yi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: Xiaowei
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Qi
authors.forename: Xinhua
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jiang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D000077273:Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods