Abstract |
A lingual thyroid gland was transposed below the skin of the neck with the main vessels remaining intact. Metabolic parameters did not change during the control period of 21/2 years. This procedure could be an alternative to resection of free transplantation of lingual thyroid.
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Authors | J Helms, G Kimpel |
Journal | Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
(Laryngol Rhinol Otol (Stuttg))
Vol. 57
Issue 3
Pg. 252-6
(Mar 1978)
ISSN: 0340-1588 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Die Transposition der Zungengrundschilddrüse. |
PMID | 651467
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Choristoma
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Female
- Goiter
(surgery)
- Humans
- Radionuclide Imaging
- Replantation
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Thyroid Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Tongue
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