Introduction: Thyroidectomy is the treatment of choice for non-toxic compressive Multinodular Goiter (MNG). However, when surgery contraindicated, other therapeutic options should be evaluated. In this case report, non-surgical possibilities are reviewed, and results obtained with Radioiodine Therapy (RAI) after stimulating Recombinant Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (rhTSH) described. Case report:...

AIMS Hyperthyroidism includes several clinical and histopathological situations. Surgery is commonly indicated after failure of medical treatment. The aim of this study was to analyze the indications and complications of surgery as well as endocrine results. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients operated on for hyperthyroidism between 2004 and 2012 were included in a retrospective study. Total thyro...

RATIONALE Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare benign soft tissue mesenchymal neoplasm. There have been a few reports of extrapleural SFTs although it can occur anywhere in the body. PATIENT CONCERNS A 30-year-old male presented with an anterior neck mass since one month. DIAGNOSES Based on physical and radiologic examination, preliminary differential diagnosis was thymic neoplasm or intr...

We wish to report an unusual cause of chest pain and hemoptysis. A 62-year-old woman presented with persistent cough and mild substernal chest discomfort. She had previously noted one episode of blood-tinged sputum. Physical examination was completely normal. Initial laboratory data included a normal CBC, chest x-ray film, and sputum analysis. Bronchoscopy revealed the anterior midtrachea to be...

OBJECTIVE To review the indications for total thyroidectomy as the preferred option in certain benign diseases of the thyroid in order to prevent recurrence or future reoperations. METHODS A retrospective study of patients with benign thyroid diseases, carried out from January 1997 to December 2009, analyzing the data relating to age, surgical treatment and postoperative evolution. RESULTS ...