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Dual Ectopic Thyroid: A Case Report
Fetahi Minichil1, Amal Saleh Nour1
1Department of Radiology, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
|November 7, 2022
Summary
Dual ectopic thyroid, a rare condition with thyroid tissue in two locations, was diagnosed in a 14-year-old girl presenting with persistent dysphagia. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management of this uncommon disorder.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic thyroid gland involves thyroid tissue displacement along embryonic migration pathways.
- Dual ectopic thyroid, where thyroid tissue presents in two distinct locations, is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old female experienced six years of worsening dysphagia and odynophagia.
- Physical examination revealed a mass at the base of the tongue.
- Imaging demonstrated two enhancing masses: one at the tongue base and another inferior to the hyoid bone.
Findings:
- The patient's presentation and imaging findings led to a diagnosis of dual ectopic thyroid.
- This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with rare ectopic thyroid presentations.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of dual ectopic thyroid is critical for appropriate patient management.
- Understanding rare ectopic presentations aids in refining diagnostic and treatment strategies for thyroid anomalies.
