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Agenesis of the left thyroid lobe (thyroid hemiagenesis)

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Agenesis of the left thyroid lobe. The isthmus is absent. Hypodense nodule in the right lobe. 

Case Discussion

The thyroid nodule in the right lobe was proven to be benign on FNA. 

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