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Neck contusion after suicide attempt by hanging.
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The following findings were noted on physical exam: a neck contusion (Figure 1), a 5 x 5 cm hematoma on the left temporal region with dry blood outside the left external auditory canal, and a laceration on the left foot.
Tc-99 m pertechnetate thyroid scintigraphy (thyroid scan) showing absence of avid uptake of both thyroid glands with no ectopic thyroid tissue and no scarring.
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Thyroid scan (Tc 99 scintigraphy) done on the 6th day post neck trauma showed absence of avid uptake of both thyroid glands with no ectopic thyroid tissue and no scarring (Figure 2).