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Galvaing, Geraud; Brehant, Julien
World journal of emergency medicine, 01/2017, Volume: 8, Issue: 3Journal Article
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT scan) was obtained 12 weeks after the initial trauma and revealed a large homogenous hematoma (61×49×80 millimeters) of the left lobe of the thyroid gland without any active bleeding (Figures 1, 2). Transient hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm have been reported after traumatic hemorrhage into a previously normal thyroid gland; it has to be kept in mind especially for patients suffering from ischemic cardiomyopathy. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge it is the first reported case of a hematoma of the thyroid gland that did not resolve spontaneously after conservative treatment.
