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Ectopic submandibular thyroid tissue.

T Aköz¹, B Erdogan, M Ayhan

¹Ankara Numune Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey.

Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie

|March 25, 1999

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A rare case of ectopic thyroid tissue in the submandibular region was surgically removed from a 66-year-old male. This finding highlights rare developmental anomalies of the thyroid gland.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Pathology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare congenital condition where thyroid tissue is found outside its normal location.
The thyroid gland typically develops in the neck and descends to its normal position by the 7th week of gestation.
Aberrant descent or developmental anomalies can lead to ectopic thyroid tissue in various locations.

Observation:

A 66-year-old male presented with a mass in the right submandibular region.
Surgical excision of the mass was performed.
Histologic examination confirmed the mass to be ectopic thyroid tissue.

Findings:

The patient had a normal thyroid gland in its usual anatomical location.
Thyroid function tests were within normal limits.

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Literature review revealed only 4 previously reported cases of submandibular ectopic thyroid tissue, underscoring its rarity.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited understanding of ectopic thyroid tissue, particularly in the submandibular region.
It emphasizes the importance of considering developmental anomalies in the differential diagnosis of neck masses.
Further research into the embryogenesis of ectopic thyroid tissue may elucidate its origins and potential clinical significance.