Table 1 Reported cases where ACDF and thyroid gland surgery were combined
Author(s) | Patient Gender | Patient Age in years | Patient Symptoms | Thyroid function tests | ACDF Level | Thyroid gland Pathology and Surgical procedure | Pathology Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gulsen | Male | 48 | Left biceps muscle weakness (3/5) and left triceps muscle weakness (4/5) | Normal | Two Levels, C5/6 and C6/7 | Goiter encountered intraoperatively, Thyroidectomy | No Malignancy |
Themistoklis et al. (current case) | Male | 50 | left first dorsal interosseous muscle weakness (4/5), paresthesia on C8 distribution | Normal | One level, CTJ | Right lobe nodule found in pre-operative work up, Right hemithyroidectomy | Colloid nodule |