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Lingual thyroid with severe hypothyroidism: A case report.

Hsuan Huang¹, Yi-Hsin Lin²

¹Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.).

|October 29, 2021

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Lingual thyroid, a rare ectopic thyroid tissue at the tongue base, can cause hypothyroidism. Conservative thyroid hormone replacement effectively treated a patient with severe hypothyroidism and lingual thyroid.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Pathology
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Lingual thyroid, ectopic thyroid tissue at the tongue base, is a rare clinical finding.
Presentation varies with gland size and thyroid dysfunction, impacting patient health.
Diagnosis requires comprehensive evaluation including imaging and cytology.

Observation:

A 29-year-old female presented with fatigue and depression.
Diagnostic workup revealed lingual thyroid associated with severe hypothyroidism.

Findings:

Conservative treatment with thyroid hormone replacement led to significant symptom improvement.
This approach is suitable for lingual thyroid with hypothyroidism and no regional symptoms.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of lingual thyroid is crucial for effective management.
Conservative treatment is viable for select cases, emphasizing regular follow-up.
Monitoring is essential to mitigate risks, including potential malignant transformation.