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[Basicervical ectopic goiter associated with a eutopic thyroid gland: a case report].

Ndongo Pilor¹, Moustapha Ndiaye², Marie Joseph Dieme¹

¹Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Sénégal.

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This case report details a rare instance of ectopic thyroid tissue found in the basicervical region alongside a eutopic goiter. Histology confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting its importance in diagnosing cervical masses.

Keywords:

Thyroid gland basicervical case report ectopia

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Anatomic Pathology

Background:

The thyroid gland, an endocrine organ, regulates energy and phosphocalcic metabolism.
Typically located in the anterior cervical and pretracheal regions, ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare occurrence.
Ectopic thyroid is most commonly found in the basilingual area.

Observation:

A patient presented with a goiter in the normal cervical position (eutopic).
Additionally, ectopic thyroid tissue was identified in the basicervical position.
Surgical exploration via cervicotomy revealed the ectopic nodule.

Findings:

Histological examination confirmed the presence of ectopic thyroid tissue.
This dual presentation of eutopic and ectopic thyroid tissue is highly unusual.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering ectopic thyroid tissue in the differential diagnosis of cervical masses.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management and treatment strategies.