Median ectopic thyroid - a rare cause of midline neck lump
Abstract
Median ectopic thyroid is a rare entity. Its
description is limited to a few case reports
in literature. The clinical importance
is related to its misdiagnosis as thyroglossal
cyst resulting in unnecessary
excision and permanent hypothyroidism
as this is the only thyroid tissue in these
patients. We describe a patient with median
ectopic thyroid whom we managed.
We present this case to reiterate the
need for precise diagnosis in these patients.
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