Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2001; 101(1): 20-24
Lingual Goitre
- Stomatologická klinika LF a FN UK, Bratislava, Slovenská republika
The authors describe a rare anomaly of developmental heterotopia of thyroidtissue in a female patient. The anomaly was clinically manifested only at the age of 39 years by deglutition difficulties and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat. For diagnosis inaddition to classical examination ultrasonography of the neck was used, scintigraphic examination and computer tomography. Treatment involved complete removal of the accessorythyroid gland. In the conclusion the authors mention other rare localizations of an accessory thyroid gland.
Keywords: accessory thyroid gland; lingual goitre; ultrasonography; computer tomography
Published: March 1, 2001 Show citation
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