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Ectopic thyroid tissue in the mandible: Case report.
Daniela Alejandra García Alonso1, Moisés Salamanca García2, María Edith Salgado Alday2
1Gastroenterology Resident, National Medical Centre 20 de noviembre, Mexico.
Summary
Ectopic thyroid tissue in the jawbone is extremely rare. This case report details a 62-year-old woman with mandibular destruction caused by ectopic thyroid tissue, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare condition affecting approximately 1 in 300,000 individuals.
- The lingual region is the most common site for ectopic thyroid tissue.
- Only two prior cases of ectopic thyroid tissue within mandibular bone have been documented.

