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[Ectopic thyroid glad--a case report]
Tatiana Gierek1, Lucyna Klimczak-Gołab, Edyta Jura-Szołtys
1Katedra i Klinika Laryngologii Sl. AM w Katowicach.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|October 4, 2003
Summary
A midline neck tumor in a 67-year-old woman was found to be ectopic thyroid tissue with colloid goiter. This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic thyroid in neck mass diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Pathology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Anterior midline neck masses can present diagnostic challenges.
- Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare congenital anomaly.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old woman presented with an anterior midline neck tumor.
- Surgical excision was performed for the neck mass.
Findings:
- Microscopic examination revealed thyroid tissue consistent with colloid goiter.
- The tumor represented a midline ectopic thyroid gland.
Implications:
- Ectopic thyroid tissue should be included in the differential diagnosis of midline neck masses.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation of neck tumors.