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Case report: lateral thyroid ectopia--CT and MRI findings

R J Hammond1, K Meakin, J E Davies

  • 1Department of Radiology, Macclesfield District General Hospital, East Cheshire NHS Trust, UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|December 1, 1996
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This case report details true lateral thyroid ectopia, an exceptionally rare congenital condition. Sectional imaging findings are presented for this unique presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Radiology
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Thyroid ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly where thyroid tissue is found outside its normal location.
  • True lateral thyroid ectopia, where the thyroid gland is located entirely to the side of the trachea, is extremely rare.

Observation:

  • This report presents a case of true lateral thyroid ectopia.
  • Sectional imaging (e.g., CT, MRI) was utilized to visualize the ectopic thyroid tissue.
  • The imaging characteristics of this rare condition are demonstrated.

Findings:

  • The case confirms the existence of true lateral thyroid ectopia.
  • Sectional imaging provided detailed anatomical visualization of the ectopic thyroid.
  • The study illustrates the typical imaging appearances associated with this anomaly.

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Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of thyroid ectopia is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Understanding the imaging features aids radiologists in identifying this rare condition.
  • This case contributes to the literature on thyroid development anomalies.