Question
Identify the type of thyroidectomy shovrn in the photograph below ?
A. Total thyroidectomy.
B. Sub-total thyroidectomy.
C. Thyroid lobectomy.
D. Hartley Dunhill Operation.
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The type of thyroidectomy shovrn in the photograph above represents Total thyroidectomy.
A total thyroidectomy is the complete removal of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is situated in the lower part of the front of the neck. There are different reasons for performing a total thyroidectomy.
- Hyperthyroidism – a condition where the thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone.
- Suspected or Confirmed thyroid cancer.
- Compression – The thyroid may enlarge to such an extent that surrounding structures are compressed in the neck. These structures may include the trachea (windpipe) or oesophagus (gullet).
- Cosmetic – an enlarged thyroid may cause a lump on the front of the neck that a patient may consider unsightly.