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Ectopic multinodular goitre

¹Department of Otolaryngology, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal

|July 24, 1998

Summary

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A case report details a benign multinodular thyroid tissue found in the lateral neck. This finding supports the understanding that not all ectopic thyroid tissue in the lateral neck is malignant.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Pathology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Ectopic thyroid tissue in the lateral neck, historically termed 'lateral aberrant thyroid tumors,' has been documented since the 18th century.
Initially, such findings were often associated with malignancy, leading to the historical nomenclature.
Current understanding suggests these are benign ectopic thyroid tissue remnants from developmental processes.

Observation:

A 61-year-old man presented with a slowly enlarging, subplatysmal lateral neck mass.
Clinical examination and panendoscopy were unremarkable.
Histological examination of the excised mass revealed multinodular thyroid tissue.

Findings:

Subsequent investigations confirmed a normally placed thyroid gland with multinodular changes.

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The laterally located thyroid tissue exhibited benign multinodular characteristics.

This case contributes to the evidence that ectopic thyroid tissue in the lateral neck can be benign.

Implications:

The case challenges the historical assumption that all lateral neck thyroid tissue is malignant.
It supports the theory of developmental cell rests as the origin of ectopic thyroid tissue.
Understanding the benign potential of ectopic thyroid tissue is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.