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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2026

Congenital thyroid hemiagenesis associated with follicular neoplasm: a case report.

Loai Saleh Albinsaad, Fatimah A Aldarisi, Saud A Alwayil, Ali M Alsakkak, Nada I Almarzooq

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Loai Saleh AlbinsaadDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province 31982, Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Fatimah A AldarisiCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province 31982, Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7171-1166
Saud A AlwayilCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province 31982, Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7773-9280
Ali M AlsakkakCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province 31982, Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Nada I AlmarzooqCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province 31982, Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5170-2483

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Abstract

Thyroid hemiagenesis is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the complete absence or underdevelopment of one thyroid lobe, resulting in the presence of only a single functional thyroid lobe. We present a unique case of a 34-year-old male patient who had congenital thyroid hemiagenesis and multi-nodular goiter. This case contributes to the existing medical literature by shedding light on the association between thyroid hemiagenesis and multi-nodular goiter. The patient experienced symptoms of right thyroid swelling and compression, and clinical examination revealed an enlarged right thyroid lobe with normal thyroid hormone and vitamin D3 levels. Ultrasound imaging showed an enlarged right lobe with multiple solid nodules, and fine needle aspiration cytology raised suspicion of a follicular neoplasm. Hemithyroidectomy confirmed the presence of a non-invasive follicular neoplasm. The case underscores the significance of comprehensive evaluation and surgical management in accurately diagnosing and treating thyroid hemiagenesis, which can be associated with many of thyroid disorders.

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congenital anomaliesfine needle aspiration cytologymulti-nodular goiternon-invasive follicular neoplasmthyroid hemiagenesis

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PMCPMC13252906

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