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Investigating a lingual thyroid.

K A Warnakulasuriya1, K B Herath

  • 1Faculty of Dental Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|August 1, 1992
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This study identified 8 cases of lingual thyroid in Sri Lanka over 15 years, all in female patients. Investigations included radioisotope studies and scintiscanning, with follow-up on 5 euthyroid cases.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Thyroidology
  • Nuclear Medicine

Background:

  • Lingual thyroid is a rare congenital anomaly, representing the persistence of thyroid tissue in the tongue.
  • It is the most common location for ectopic thyroid tissue, often presenting as the only functioning thyroid tissue.
  • Diagnosis and management can be challenging due to its rarity and potential for complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the incidence and characteristics of lingual thyroid cases diagnosed at a Sri Lankan thyroid investigation center.
  • To present the findings from radioisotope studies and scintiscanning in these patients.
  • To discuss the clinical course and management of selected cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 16,593 thyroid cases over a 15-year period.

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  • Identification of 8 cases with lingual thyroid.
  • Review of diagnostic procedures including radioisotope studies and scintiscanning.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight cases of lingual thyroid were identified, representing a small fraction of the total thyroid cases.
    • All identified patients were female.
    • Patients were euthyroid at presentation, and radioisotope studies/scintiscanning were utilized for diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Lingual thyroid is a rare condition, predominantly affecting females.
    • Diagnostic imaging modalities like radioisotope studies and scintiscanning are crucial for its identification.
    • Further investigation and follow-up are necessary for managing these rare thyroid anomalies.