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Jean-Robert Leonidas, MD; Joel M. Goldman, MD; Mary F. Wheeler, MD

JAMA. 1985;253(10):1436-1437.

Abstract
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.

(JAMA 1985;253:1436-1437)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Medicine, Downstate Medical Center (Drs Leonidas, Goldman, and Wheeler), and the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Coney Island Hospital (Drs Goldman and Wheeler), Brooklyn, NY.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to 967 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Dr Leonidas).

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