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. 2009 Nov;10(4):247-9.

Thyroid gland hematoma after blunt neck trauma

Baris Saylam  1 , Bülent Comçali, Mehmet Vasfi Ozer, Faruk Coskun
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Thyroid gland hematoma after blunt neck trauma

Baris Saylam et al. West J Emerg Med. 2009 Nov.

Abstract

Hemorrhage of a previously normal thyroid gland as a result of blunt trauma is a very rare condition. We report a case of blunt trauma that caused acute hemorrhage into the thyroid gland and presented with hoarseness. The diagnosis of thyroid gland hematoma was made with a combination of fiberoptic laryngoscopy, cervical computed tomography, and carotid angiography. The patient was treated conservatively, had a favorable course without further complications, and was discharged four days after admission.

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Neck CT demonstrating thyroid hematoma and displaced trachea.
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