Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare entity resulting from developmental defects at early stages of
thyroid gland embryogenesis, during its passage from the floor of the primitive foregut to its …

Ectopic thyroid gland (ETG) is a rare entity. It may be located anywhere from the base of the
tongue to mediastinum, and seldom in other sites. Most of the patients usually present with …

Background Through a review of three cases, the etiopathogenetic, clinical-diagnostic, and
therapeutic aspects of ectopic thyroid tissue are herein discussed to highlight the main …

Although extremely rare, the presence of ectopic thyroid tissue in the submandibular region
should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tissue masses in the cervical region …

Failure in the embryological development of the thyroid in adults is rarely seen. We present
the case of a 79-year-old female patient who complained of dysphagia and progressive …

Background Thyrotoxicosis after total thyroidectomy is mostly iatrogenic. Rarely, a
hyperfunctional thyroid remnant or ectopic tissue may be the cause. There are few cases of …

Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare congenital anomaly that results from multiple events during
development. The ectopic thyroid may lie in several human organs including the tongue and …

Ectopic thyroid microfollicular adenoma in the lung: A case... : Medicine Ectopic thyroid
microfollicular adenoma in the lung: A case report : Medicine Log in or Register Get new issue …

Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland and thyroid diseases are common health
problems especially in females. Thyroid disorders like goitre, adenoma and carcinoma can …

The aim of this study was to report a rare case of non-functional ectopic thyroid tissue in the
neck with a coexisting normal thyroid. A 36-year-old female presented with a mass in the …