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Ectopic lingual thyroid.

A Benhammou1, R Bencheikh, M A Benbouzid

  • 1ENT Department, Specialities Hospital, CHU Rabat-Salé, Morocco. aidabenhammou@gmail.com

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|October 28, 2006
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Ectopic lingual thyroid, a rare developmental condition, occurred in a child presenting with dysphagia. Diagnosis was confirmed via imaging and biopsy, with conservative management chosen due to the absence of complications.

Area of Science:

  • Embryology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Ectopic lingual thyroid is a rare embryological anomaly where thyroid tissue develops outside its normal location.
  • The tongue is the most common site for ectopic thyroid tissue, with an incidence ranging from 1:3000 to 1:10,000.

Observation:

  • A 10-year-old child presented with dysphagia, a symptom suggestive of an oropharyngeal mass.
  • Radiological findings and subsequent biopsy confirmed the presence of ectopic thyroid tissue in the lingual region.

Findings:

  • The ectopic lingual thyroid in this pediatric case was diagnosed through imaging and biopsy.
  • The mass was asymptomatic apart from dysphagia and well-tolerated, necessitating no immediate surgical intervention.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic lingual thyroid in pediatric patients with dysphagia.
  • Conservative management may be appropriate for well-tolerated lingual thyroid masses, avoiding surgical risks.
  • Long-term monitoring is crucial to rule out potential complications or malignant transformation in ectopic thyroid tissue.