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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Thyroid adenoma was first discovered by Fabricious, in 1619 when he described that thyroid enlargement causes mid line neck swelling.

Historical Perspective

Discovery

• Fabricious in 1619 described that thyroid enlargement causes mid line neck swelling. He also pointed out that the swelling moves with deglutition.

Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies

• A treatment strategy called setaceum was used to remove thyroid glands. This method was introduced by Roland and Rogers.
• Thyroid tunneling was introduced by Guy de Chauliac.