A Case of Ectopic Thyroid at the Suprasternal Notch with Cervical Compressive Discomfort
10.11106/ijt.2022.15.2.144
- Author:
Sang-Wook PARK
1
;
Changhyeon LEE
;
Seongjun WON
;
Jung Je PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine , Jinju, Korea
- Publication Type:C A S E REPO RT
- From:International Journal of Thyroidology
2022;15(2):144-147
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ectopic thyroid is an anomaly that arises during embryogenesis of the thyroid gland. It is rare and can cause symptoms such as throat discomfort, dysphagia, and dyspnea depending on its size and location. This case is important because ectopic thyroid presenting as a suprasternal notch mass with a suspicion of thyroid malignancy is rare, and highlights the management decision and its consequence.
