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[Vesicular carcinoma in lingual thyroid: a rare case].
Said Anajar1, Mohammed Moutaa Tatari1, Jawad Hassnaoui1
1Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-faciale, Hôpital 20 Août, Casablanca, Maroc.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|April 29, 2017
Summary
Lingual thyroid carcinoma is a rare condition. This report details a rare case of vesicular carcinoma found in a lingual thyroid.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Lingual thyroid results from the thyroid diverticulum's failure to migrate from the foramen cecum.
- It can present as the sole thyroid tissue or alongside a normally located thyroid gland.
Observation:
- The study focuses on a rare instance of carcinoma within a lingual thyroid.
- Vesicular carcinoma is an uncommon histological subtype.
Findings:
- The case presented involves vesicular carcinoma arising in the ectopic lingual thyroid tissue.
- This highlights the potential for malignant transformation in lingual thyroid tissue.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering malignancy in lingual thyroid presentations.
- Further research into lingual thyroid pathologies and their management is warranted.
