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Adenomatous hyperplasia arising from dual ectopic thyroid.

Hee Jun Kwon¹, Sung Min Jin, Sang Hyuk Lee

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology

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Summary

This study reports a rare case of adenomatous hyperplasia arising from dual ectopic thyroid tissue, presenting as a sublingual mass. It highlights the rarity of dual ectopic thyroid and its associated pathologies.

Keywords:

Adenomatous hyperplasia Dual ectopic thyroid Lingual thyroid

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Embryology
Pathology

Background:

Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare embryologic anomaly where thyroid tissue is found outside its normal location.
Dual ectopic thyroid is exceptionally rare, with only eleven documented cases in English literature.
Adenomatous hyperplasia has not been previously reported in dual ectopic thyroid tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a unique case of adenomatous hyperplasia originating from dual ectopic thyroid tissue.
To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for ectopic thyroid.
To review existing literature on ectopic thyroid conditions.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 37-year-old woman with a sublingual mass.
Pathologic examination after surgical resection for diagnosis.
Literature review on ectopic thyroid diagnosis and treatment.

Main Results:

The patient presented with a sublingual mass, diagnosed as adenomatous hyperplasia arising from dual ectopic thyroid tissue.
This represents the first reported instance of adenomatous hyperplasia in dual ectopic thyroid.
The case underscores the potential for rare pathologies in ectopic thyroid tissue.

Conclusions:

Dual ectopic thyroid tissue is exceedingly rare, and its association with adenomatous hyperplasia is unprecedented.
Ectopic thyroid requires careful diagnosis and management, often involving surgical intervention.
This case expands the understanding of potential pathologies associated with ectopic thyroid tissue.