ECTOPIC LINGUAL THYROID

Authors

  • Rupa Maharjan Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, National Academy of Medical Science, National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Amiya K Shah Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, National Academy of Medical Science, National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

Lingual thyroid is a rare embryological anomaly. It develops from failure of the thyroid gland to descend from the foramen caecum to its normal pre- laryngeal site. The ectopic gland located at the base of the tongue is often asymptomatic but may cause local symptoms such as dysphagia, dysphonia with, upper airway obstruction and hemorrhage. We presented a case of a 9 year-old girl, she complained of sensation of a foreign body in throat and progressive difficulty in swallowing and occasional difficulty in breathing. The diagnosis of lingual thyroid was made clinically and radionuclide scanning. It was confirmed with histopathological finding. In this case report, presentation, diagnosis and management of this conditions are highlighted.

Keywords: Ectopic, Lingual, thyroid

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2017-01-02

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Maharjan R, Shah AK. ECTOPIC LINGUAL THYROID. Nepalese J ENT Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2017 Jan. 2 [cited 2026 May 8];7(2):17-9. Available from: https://www.njehns.org.np/index.php/njehns/article/view/170

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2016)

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Case Reports

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