Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	58462
Country	China

Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Multiple ectopic goiter in the retroperitoneum, abdominal wall, liver, and diaphragm: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Lan-Hui Qin, Feng-Yi He and Jin-Yuan Liao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China 81360220
Corresponding Author	Jin-Yuan Liao, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, NO.22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. liaojinyuan@gxmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Ectopic thyroid; Magnetic resonance imaging; Computed tomography; 99mTc sodium pertechnetate scintigraphy; Case report;
Core Tip	Ectopic thyroid glands in the abdomen are extremely rare, and the occurrence of ectopic thyroid tissues in multiple regions simultaneously is even more rare. However, it is best to diagnose ectopic thyroid, its function and location, before surgery. Additionally, abdominal metastasis due to thyroid cancer and ectopic thyroid cancer must be differentiated from benign lesions.
Citation	Qin LH, He FY, Liao JY. Multiple ectopic goiter in the retroperitoneum, abdominal wall, liver, and diaphragm: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(23): 6172-6180

Received	2020-07-23 08:33
Peer-Review Started	2020-07-23 08:33
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2020-08-07 23:44
Revised	2020-08-19 17:39
Second Decision	2020-09-24 12:52
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2020-09-25 05:15
Articles in Press	2020-09-25 05:15
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2020-10-16 02:13
Typeset the Manuscript	2020-12-01 01:05

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