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Thyroid Ultrasound showing a well-defined complex nodule (32 mm x 14 mm) in the right lobe of thyroid gland.
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Ultrasound evaluation of the nodule indicted a well-defined complex nodule with dimensions of 32 mm x 14 mm (Fig. 1).
CT scan of neck with intravenous contrast (coronal view) showing a 2.21 cm x 2.20 cm complex nodule in right thyroid lobe.
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CT scan findings were consistent (Fig. 2, Fig. 3).
Surface marking for the axillary-breast approach.
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The port sites were identified and marked as well as the location of the sternal notch, thyroid cartilage, thyroid lobe and the routes form the axilla and breast towards the thyroid (Fig. 4).
Laparoscopic view of mobilization of right thyroid lobe.
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The gland was dissected with harmonic scalpel and isthmus was divided (Fig. 5).