Cervical lipomas masquerading as thyroid nodules
J. R. Leonidas, J. M. Goldman and M. F. Wheeler
Masses in the thyroid gland can usually be distinguished from other
anterior cervical masses by history, physical examination, and
scintigraphic and ultrasonographic examination. We describe four cases of
lipomas masquerading as thyroid nodules in which finding from these
examinations were consistent with solid thyroid nodules. Computed
tomography can distinguish fat from thyroid tissue density, thus avoiding
the use of thyroid hormone suppression or the need for urgent surgery.
