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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Lingual thyroid, a rare congenital anomaly, presents unique surgical challenges.
  • Transplantation of thyroid tissue is an established, albeit less common, treatment modality.
  • Long-term outcomes of such procedures require extensive follow-up.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the 15-year post-operative behavior of a surgically transplanted lingual thyroid.
  • To document the reproductive history and outcomes of a patient with a lingual thyroid transplant.
  • To assess the viability and function of transplanted thyroid tissue over an extended period.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a lingual thyroid excision and autotransplantation in 1956.
  • Longitudinal follow-up of the patient for 15 years, monitoring transplant status.
  • Documentation of pregnancies and childbirths during the follow-up period.

Main Results:

  • The transplanted lingual thyroid demonstrated sustained viability and function over 15 years.
  • The patient successfully carried two pregnancies to term.
  • No significant complications related to the thyroid transplant were reported during the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Lingual thyroid transplantation can be a viable long-term treatment option.
  • Thyroid autotransplants can support normal reproductive function.
  • Surgical management of lingual thyroid anomalies can yield favorable long-term results.