Lateral ectopic thyroid:A case report and literature review

VernacularTitle:侧方异位甲状腺1例报告及文献复习
Author: Ruidong LIU ; Tong FU ; Bing HAN ; Bingfei DONG ; Wei MENG ; Dong SONG
Keywords: lateral ectopic thyroid; thyroid carcinoma; case report; carotid sheath; nodular goiter
From: Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(3):640-642
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To discuss the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment experience of a case of lateral ectopic thyroid.Methods:The patient with lateral ectopic thyroid was diagnosed by thyroid color ultrasound and single-photon emission computed tomography(SPECT)-CT examination.The right thyroidectomy and the thyroid tissue in cervical section Ⅳ of the patient were removed by received the operation.The pathological examination after operation was performed.The daily usage of euthyrox after operation was 50 μg.Results:The patient recovered well,who accepted 10 months follow-up with normal life and stable condition,and had no recurrence and metastasis.Conclusion:The mechanism of lateral ectopic thyroidy is not clear yet,the surgical treatment can result in good effectiveness and better prognosis.