Abstract
Objective: To present a case of osseous metaplasia in thyroid nodule. Introduction: Long standing thyroid nodules undergo changes. Sometimes they degenerate, may lead to hemorrhage or fibrosis and sometimes ectopic bone formation. Case report: 41 years old Yemeni married lady, presented to our surgical clinic with left thyroid nodule for 3 years duration. She had right thyroid lobectomy 6 years ago. She presented with left neck swelling and was taken to OR for thyroidectomy. histopathology came as extensive fibrosis and osseous metaplasia with small remnant of thyroid tissue. Discussion; Most thyroid stay longer with no complications but some undergo calcification or hemorrhage, fibrosis and sometimes osseous metaplasia. It may occur in benign or malignant thyroid swellings.
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