Ectopic thyroid tissue in the anterior mediastinum with a normally located gland: A case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Thuillier ◽  
Jacques Venot
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Developing anterior mediastinum mass after orthotopic thyroidectomy: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Meira Soares Camelo ◽  
José Maria Barros
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
Thyroid Scan ◽  
Imaging Results ◽  
Adjacent Structures

Abstract Background Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare embryological aberration described by the occurrence of thyroid tissue at a site other than in its normal pretracheal location. Depending on the time of the disruption during embryogenesis, ectopic thyroid may occur at several positions from the base of the tongue to the thyroglossal duct. Ectopic mediastinal thyroid tissue is normally asymptomatic, but particularly after orthotopic thyroidectomy, it might turn out to be symptomatic. Symptoms are normally due to compression of adjacent structures. Case presentation We present a case of a 66-year-old male submitted to a total thyroidectomy 3 years ago, due to multinodular goiter (pathological results revealed nodular hyperplasia and no evidence of malignancy), under thyroid replacement therapy. Over the last year, he developed hoarseness, choking sensation in the chest, and shortness of breath. Thyroid markers were unremarkable. He was submitted to neck and thoracic computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and radionuclide thyroid scan. Imaging results identified an anterior mediastinum solid lesion. A radionuclide thyroid scan confirmed the diagnosis of ectopic thyroid tissue. The patient refused surgery. Conclusions Ectopic thyroid tissue can occur either as the only detectable thyroid gland tissue or in addition to a normotopic thyroid gland. After a total thyroidectomy, thyroid-stimulating hormone can promote a compensatory volume growth of previously asymptomatic ectopic tissue. This can be particularly diagnosis challenging since ectopic tissue can arise as an ambiguous space-occupying lesion.

Malignant transformation of ectopic thyroid tissue in the orbit: A rare case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 320
Author(s):  
RitiTushar Kanti Sinha ◽  
Tuhin Bhattacharya ◽  
WangHao Chhang ◽  
Mintu Saha
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Malignant Transformation ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Rare Case Report

Intratracheal Ectopic Thyroid: Case Report and Review

2007 ◽  
Vol 86 (7) ◽  
pp. 406-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bariş Karakullukçu ◽  
M. Güven Güvenç ◽  
Harun Cansiz ◽  
Fatih Öktem ◽  
Büge Öz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Multinodular Goiter ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
External Approach ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Intratracheal ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare abnormality that can cause airway obstruction. The symptoms can easily be confused with those of bronchial asthma. We describe the case of a 40-year-old man with subglottic thyroid tissue and multinodular goiter who had been misdiagnosed earlier with bronchial asthma. After the correct diagnosis was established, the lesion was excised via an external approach. We also discuss the clinical features and management of intratracheal thyroid tissue.

scholarly journals Intratracheal Ectopic Thyroid Tissue: A Case Report and Literature Review

2003 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 514-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Byrd ◽  
Lester D.R. Thompson ◽  
Jacqueline A. Wieneke
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Ectopic thyroid tissue in the adrenal gland: A case report and literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 200386
Author(s):  
Lin-Iin Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Qian Zhai ◽  
Lan-ping Wang ◽  
Ming Ji ◽  
Feng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Malignant ectopic thyroid tissue with distant metastasis: a case report

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehla Tabassum ◽  
Najmul Islam ◽  
Saulat Hasnain Fatimi ◽  
Mubasher Ikram ◽  
Arsalan Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distant Metastasis ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Ectopic thyroid tissue challenge: clinical case report

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Verissimo ◽  
Catarina Ivo ◽  
Vitoria Duarte ◽  
Dolores Passos ◽  
Filipa Serra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue
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