Rezheen J. Rashid, Khanda A. Anwar, Ayoob A. Mohammed, Soran H. Tahir, Ali H. Hasan, Snur Othman, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Sasan M. Ahmed and 5 more
Introduction Due to its rarity, there is limited information regarding breast hydatid disease, mostly derived from case reports. This study aims to review the clinical presentation and management of the disease systematically. Methods The PubMed/Medline and Google Scholar were searched with the following keywords…
Rezheen J. Rashid, Khanda A. Anwar, Ayoob A. Mohammed, Soran H. Tahir, Ali H. Hasan, Snur Othman, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Sasan M. Ahmed and 5 more
IntroductionDue to its rarity, there is limited information regarding breast hydatid disease, mostly derived from case reports. This study aims to review the clinical presentation and management of the disease systematically.
MethodsThe PubMed/Medline and Google Scholar were searched with the following keywords: (Breast OR Breasts OR "mammary gland" AND hydatid OR hydatidosis OR echinococcus OR echinococcal OR echinococcosis OR "E. granulosus"). Only English-language studies published in legitimate journals were included. Additional inclusion criteria involved a confirmed diagnosis of breast hydatid cyst, details on presentation, cyst characteristics, and management.
ResultsMost cases were reported in India (32.6%) and Turkey (25.6%). The mean age of the patients was 40.88 ± 15.7 years, and all 43 patients were female. Most (69.8%) were asymptomatic, while 25.6% reported pain and 2.3% reported dry skin. Surgery with albendazole was the treatment of choice in 51.2% of the cases, followed by surgery alone in 39.5%. Most cases (65.1%) recovered without complications, whereas one did not and was under follow-up. The recovery status was not mentioned in 14 cases (32.6%).
ConclusionBreast hydatid cyst is an extremely rare finding that can be asymptomatic in most instances. Surgery combined with albendazole may be the most successful treatment approach.
Abdullah A. Qadir, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Muhammed Bag A. Ali, Rebaz O. Mohammed, Hardi M. Dhair, Yadgar A. Saeed, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Honar Othman Kareem and 8 more
Introduction Hydatid cysts of the thyroid gland, though rare, pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the presentation, diagnosis, and management. Methods A systematic review of the published studies of thyroid hydatid cysts was conducted. The included…
Presentation and Management of Thyroid Hydatid Cyst: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of the Literature
Abdullah A. Qadir, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Muhammed Bag A. Ali, Rebaz O. Mohammed, Hardi M. Dhair, Yadgar A. Saeed, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Honar Othman Kareem and 8 more
IntroductionHydatid cysts of the thyroid gland, though rare, pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the presentation, diagnosis, and management.
MethodsA systematic review of the published studies of thyroid hydatid cysts was conducted. The included studies of thyroid hydatid cysts had the following properties: 1) The thyroid infection was confirmed by diagnostic modalities, surgical findings, or histopathology. 2) The case presentation was provided in the study. 3) The cyst(s) were originally located or adhered to the thyroid and did not rupture into it from the other adjacent structures or organs.
ResultsOverall, 39 studies were compatible with the inclusion criteria. Turkey had the highest case occurrence (36%). Female predominance (59%) and a mean age of 38.33 years were observed. Mass (79.5%) was the most common symptom, followed by hoarseness of voice (4%). Serology (18.75% positive) and ultrasound (77.5%) were primarily used for diagnosis. Surgery was the mainstay of treatment (96%), with total thyroidectomy (32.6%) and left hemithyroidectomy (16%) being the most common approaches. No recurrence was reported in the follow-up period (0%).
ConclusionThis review highlights the rarity, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and successful surgical management of thyroid hydatid cysts. Further research is needed to optimize diagnostic methods and explore alternative treatment options.
Hiwa O. Baba, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Yadgar A. Saeed, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Aras J. Qaradakhy, Karzan M. Salih, Soran H. Tahir and 4 more
Introduction Reoperation is the most challenging task in thyroid surgery because of the high risk of complications. This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of a modified thyroidectomy technique in decreasing associated complications to almost zero in recurrent thyroidectomy. Methods This single-group cohort study…
Redo Thyroidectomy Modified Technique to Eliminate Complications: A Cohort Study
Hiwa O. Baba, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Yadgar A. Saeed, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Aras J. Qaradakhy, Karzan M. Salih, Soran H. Tahir and 4 more
IntroductionReoperation is the most challenging task in thyroid surgery because of the high risk of complications. This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of a modified thyroidectomy technique in decreasing associated complications to almost zero in recurrent thyroidectomy.
MethodsThis single-group cohort study enrolled consecutive patients who had a recurrent thyroidectomy. The procedures were done by high-volume surgeons using a modified thyroidectomy technique, which included the following steps: 1) Preserving parathyroid glands before searching for the recurrent laryngeal nerve; 2) Expecting the recurrent laryngeal nerve in any area of the neck until it is found; 3) Initiating dissection in the suprasternal notch and moving to the tracheoesophageal groove; 4) If the nerve was not found in the suprasternal notch, the search would continue at the nerve's expected entrance to the cricoid cartilage.
ResultsIn total, 195 cases with redo thyroidectomy were enrolled in this study. Female patients (173, 88.7%) were predominant compared to males (22, 11.3%). The most common ultrasonographic finding was multinodular goiter in 138 cases (70.7%). Most of the cases underwent total thyroidectomy (160, 82%), and thyroid lobectomy was performed in 35 cases (18%). In all the cases that underwent total thyroidectomy, both recurrent laryngeal nerves were explored, and the concerned lateral recurrent laryngeal nerve was seen during the thyroid lobectomies. There was no injury to recurrent laryngeal nerves, and only 15% of the cases suffered from temporary hypocalcemia.
ConclusionRecurrent thyroidectomy without significant complications is possible when conducted by high-volume surgeons, and a modified technique is used.
Aso S. Muhialdeen, Jaafar Omer Ahmed, Hiwa O. Baba, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Hemn Ali Hassan, Kayhan A. Najar, Tomas M. Mikael, Mohammed Q. Mustafa and 19 more
Kscien’s list is currently the most up-to-date blacklist. The current study aims to add some additional properties to the first version of Kscien’s list in order to recognize predatory publications more appropriately. Kscien has developed two other independent lists besides the four previous ones under the titles…
Kscien’s List; A New Strategy to Discourage Predatory Journals and Publishers (Second Version)
Aso S. Muhialdeen, Jaafar Omer Ahmed, Hiwa O. Baba, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Hemn Ali Hassan, Kayhan A. Najar, Tomas M. Mikael, Mohammed Q. Mustafa and 19 more
Kscien’s list is currently the most up-to-date blacklist. The current study aims to add some additional properties to the first version of Kscien’s list in order to recognize predatory publications more appropriately. Kscien has developed two other independent lists besides the four previous ones under the titles “Conference list” and “Cumulative list”. The conference list includes the titles of predatory conferences that are independent or sponsored by a particular organization. After vanishing Beall’s list, Kscien’s list remained the only up-to-date list of predatory publications. Nonetheless, the predators' rapid evolution with several mutated strategies compelled Kscien Predatory List Committee to take some necessary actions to keep predatory publications under observation and better recognize them; the conference and cumulative lists would be a necessary option to shed light on modern predators.
