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9571362 
Journal Article 
Osseous metaplasia with mature bone formation of the thyroid gland: Three case reports 
Chun, JS; Hong, R; Kim, JA 
2013 
1 
Oncology Letters
ISSN: 1792-1074
EISSN: 1792-1082 
6 
4 
977-979 
English 
24137448 
Nodular hyperplasia (nodular or multinodular goiter) is the most common form of thyroid disease. These nodules may undergo secondary changes in the form of hemorrhages, calcification and cystic degeneration. However, osseous metaplasia with mature bone formation rarely occurs. The present study reports the cases of three female patients with thyroid nodules diagnosed as nodular hyperplasia with osseous metaplasia and mature bone formation. The patients underwent right lobectomy, near total thyroidectomy and total thyroidectomy, respectively. The clinical course of the patients following resection were unremarkable.