Thyroid Hemiagenesis with Agenesis of Isthmus a Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland being highly vascular, having two lobes which are connected by an isthmus. Gland is somewhat H shaped in appearance. Thyroid anomalies can be in the form of unilateral lobar agenesis. In this case report, right lobe of the thyroid gland is absent along with the isthmus. The significance lies in the fact that surgeons ought to know about various anomalies of the gland to plan a safe surgery.
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Dr Berjina Farooq Naqshi
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