Abstract | OBJECTIVE: We report a modified surgical technique for transplanting an ectopic, lingual thyroid to the submandibular space, in order to maintain thyroid function while relieving obstructive symptoms. CASE REPORT: A 52-year-old woman complained of progressive dysphagia and dyspnoea. Ectopic lingual thyroid tissue was diagnosed. The ectopic thyroid gland was transplanted into the submandibular region via a lateral pharyngeal approach. A random muscle pedicle was prepared to provide a vascular supply to the transposed gland. RESULTS: Twelve-month follow up confirmed the survival of the transplanted thyroid gland, with preserved thyroid function. CONCLUSION: Surgical transplantation of a lingual thyroid to the submandibular region offers an alternative treatment method for this anomaly, which avoids the need for resection and lifelong thyroxine replacement.
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Authors | Tingwei Bao, Huiming Wang, Dong Wei, Di Yu |
Journal | The Journal of laryngology and otology
(J Laryngol Otol)
Vol. 126
Issue 12
Pg. 1287-91
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 1748-5460 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 23168214
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Deglutition Disorders
(etiology, surgery)
- Dyspnea
(etiology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Lingual Thyroid
(surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Thyroid Gland
(physiology, transplantation)
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