Author:
Fernando R,Rajapaksha Anuradha,Ranasinghe Narada,Gunawardana Duminda
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Thyroid gland has three main embryological remnants: pyramidal lobe, tubercle of Zuckerkandl and thyrothymic remnants. They are commonly missed or misidentified during dissection. Each of these remnants plays a critical role in thyroidectomy as they help to identify the relevant anatomy and therefore help prevent accidental damage to other structures in close proximity during dissection.
In this article, we describe the current knowledge of each of these remnants and their significance in thyroidectomy.
Conclusion
It is important that all these remnants are objectively looked for and removed during surgery in order to prevent recurrences.
How to cite this article
Fernando R, Rajapaksha A, Ranasinghe N, Gunawardana D. Embryological Remnants of the Thyroid Gland and their Significance in Thyroidectomy. World J Endoc Surg 2014;6(3):110-112.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism,Surgery
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