Ectopic Thyroid Tissue and Management Approach: Surgical vs Conservative
Abstract
From embryology it well known that thyroid gland is the first endocrine gland to develop in the body, starting by the end of third week post conception. The thyroid gland originates from primitive pharynx and the neural crests. Surgeons should have a complete understanding of embryonic development of thyroid and parathyroid gland, as well as knowledge of possible congenital abnormalities of thyroid dysgenesis that is characterized by thyroid ectopia, as may impact medical assessment and the surgical procedures approach and prevention of possible complications. Surgical vs conservative management approach should be well evaluated and proper professional decision upon patient case should be taken, upon patient consensus. Thyroid ectopia is a rare disease, and according to most studies and respective database it is estimated with prevalence about 1 per 100 000–300 000 people, rising to 1 per 4000–8000 patients with thyroid disease. This paper focuses on surgical approach of lingual ectopic tissue of thyroid of a 32 years old women.
Keywords: Thyroid, endocrine, location, embryology, ectopic, surgeon
DOI: 10.7176/ALST/93-05
Publication date: April 30th 2022
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