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Transposition of the lingual thyroid

E M Skolnik, K F Yee, T A Golden

    The Laryngoscope
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Surgical removal of lingual thyroid tissue, often the only thyroid tissue, can cause hypothyroidism. Transposing this ectopic thyroid tissue as a pedicle graft preserves its function and viability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Head and Neck Surgery

    Background:

    • Ectopic thyroid tissue in the tongue (lingual thyroid) is a rare congenital anomaly.
    • In 70-80% of cases, lingual thyroid is the sole functioning thyroid tissue.
    • Surgical resection of lingual thyroid can lead to permanent hypothyroidism.

    Observation:

    • A surgical technique for transposition of lingual ectopic thyroid tissue is presented.
    • The technique involves preserving the intact vascular supply of the thyroid tissue as a pedicle graft.
    • This approach aims to maintain the viability of the ectopic thyroid tissue.

    Findings:

    • Transposition as a pedicle graft is proposed as a method to preserve the function of lingual thyroid tissue.
    • This surgical strategy addresses the risk of hypothyroidism following resection of ectopic thyroid tissue.

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    Implications:

    • This technique offers a potential solution to prevent hypothyroidism in patients with lingual thyroid.
    • Preserving functional ectopic thyroid tissue through pedicle graft transposition is crucial for endocrine health.
    • Further studies may validate the long-term efficacy of this surgical approach in managing lingual thyroid.