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Lingual thyroid presenting after previous thyroglossal cyst excision

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. J. Alderson  and
F. J. Lannigan
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Abstract

Lingual thyroid is a rare lesion caused by maldescent of the thyroid gland. It is an important cause of a mass on the posterior third of the tongue, and may coexist with other developmental abnormalities such as thyroglossal cyst. The diagnosis is made by radioisotope scan. Treatment is indicated in the presence of symptoms and consists initially of thyroxine. Severe or unresponsive cases require complete excision through a lateral pharyngotomy. Hypothyroidism is common postoperatively, but may be avoided in some cases by transplantation of excised tissue. We present a case report and review of the literature

Keywords

Thyroid diseasesThyroglossal cyst
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 4 , April 1994 , pp. 341 - 343
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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