Intratracheal Ectopic Thyroid Tissue Presenting with Protracted Airway Obstruction: A Case Report
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Intratracheal ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare finding, with few cases reported in the literature. Ectopic thyroid tissue results when the thyroid gland fails to descend to its final position during early development. These lesions present in various locations, and the clinician should be aware of their existence and presenting signs and symptoms.
Source: Ear Nose & Throat Journal
Authors: Mo Khan, Peter G. Michaelson, Michael L. Hinni
Institutions: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Anomalies
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W9723859