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Benign Ectopic Thyroid in the Lateral (Level II) Neck Compartment.

George S Liu¹, Gerald J Berry², Kaniksha Desai³

¹Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA.

|March 21, 2022

Summary

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This study reports a rare case of ectopic thyroid tissue in the lateral neck, coexisting with a normal orthotopic thyroid. It highlights management strategies for this uncommon presentation of ectopic thyroid.

Keywords:

clinical case report clinical endocrinology congenital neck mass ectopic thyroid general otolaryngology

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Pathology
Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

Ectopic thyroid tissue is commonly found in the midline, often with an absent orthotopic thyroid.
Lateral neck ectopic thyroid is less common and typically presents with an orthotopic thyroid and potential pathology.

Observation:

A rare case of a benign ectopic thyroid located in the lateral neck (level II) is presented.
This ectopic thyroid was found alongside a normal, benign orthotopic thyroid gland.

Findings:

The case demonstrates a benign ectopic thyroid in the lateral neck coexisting with a healthy orthotopic thyroid.
This presentation is unusual, differing from typical midline ectopic thyroid cases.

Implications:

This report offers valuable clinical insights for managing lateral neck ectopic thyroid.
Understanding these rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment in head and neck surgery.