Publications by authors named "Raffaela di Nardo"
Horm Res Paediatr
July 2011
Article Synopsis
- Ectopic intrathyroidal thymus is often misidentified as a thyroid nodule in children, leading to unnecessary surgeries or procedures.
- A follow-up study involving 9 children showed that these thymic inclusions can be detected via ultrasound and appear as hypoechoic areas with distinct internal echoes.
- The study concluded that these inclusions are benign and self-limiting, emphasizing the need for awareness of this condition to avoid misdiagnosis, especially as thyroid ultrasound use increases in pediatric populations.
