Diffuse lipomatosis of the thyroid gland

Publication date: Available online 18 August 2016
Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Author(s): Olfa Ben Gamra, Nadia Romdhane, Safa Nefzaoui, Madiha Mahjoubi, Wafa Abid, Wafa Koubaa, Ines Hariga, Achraf Chadli, Chiraz Chaouch Mbarek
Diffuse thyroïd lipomatosis is an extremely rare histopathological condition characterized by diffuse fatty infiltration in thyroïd stroma. We report a case of 67year old female who presented a plunging goiter. She underwent a thyroïdectomy. Histopathologic study concluded to the diagnosis of diffuse thyroïd lipomatosis. No recurrence was observed.



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