Hypothyroidism following removal of a "thyroglossal duct cyst"

This case demonstrates how a midline ectopic thyroid gland can be misdiagnosed as a thyroglossal duct cyst. Awareness of this clinical entity is critical if the diagnosis is to be made preoperatively. Thyroid function tests and a 99mTc or 123I scintiscan of the neck should be performed when evaluati...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1981-12, Vol.68 (6), p.930-932
Hauptverfasser:	Conklin, W T, Davis, R M, Dabb, R W, Reilly, C M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Child, Preschool Choristoma - diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Female Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis Humans Hypothyroidism - etiology Postoperative Complications - etiology Thyroglossal Cyst - diagnosis Thyroglossal Cyst - surgery Thyroid Gland
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