scholarly journals Corrigendum to ‘Ectopic thyroid tissue in the anterior mediastinum along with a normally located gland’ (Radiology case reports 16 [2021] 3191-3195)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erisa Kola ◽  
Arben Gjata ◽  
Ina Kola ◽  
Ali Guy ◽  
Ronny Khadra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Developing anterior mediastinum mass after orthotopic thyroidectomy: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Meira Soares Camelo ◽  
José Maria Barros
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
Thyroid Scan ◽  
Imaging Results ◽  
Adjacent Structures

Abstract Background Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare embryological aberration described by the occurrence of thyroid tissue at a site other than in its normal pretracheal location. Depending on the time of the disruption during embryogenesis, ectopic thyroid may occur at several positions from the base of the tongue to the thyroglossal duct. Ectopic mediastinal thyroid tissue is normally asymptomatic, but particularly after orthotopic thyroidectomy, it might turn out to be symptomatic. Symptoms are normally due to compression of adjacent structures. Case presentation We present a case of a 66-year-old male submitted to a total thyroidectomy 3 years ago, due to multinodular goiter (pathological results revealed nodular hyperplasia and no evidence of malignancy), under thyroid replacement therapy. Over the last year, he developed hoarseness, choking sensation in the chest, and shortness of breath. Thyroid markers were unremarkable. He was submitted to neck and thoracic computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and radionuclide thyroid scan. Imaging results identified an anterior mediastinum solid lesion. A radionuclide thyroid scan confirmed the diagnosis of ectopic thyroid tissue. The patient refused surgery. Conclusions Ectopic thyroid tissue can occur either as the only detectable thyroid gland tissue or in addition to a normotopic thyroid gland. After a total thyroidectomy, thyroid-stimulating hormone can promote a compensatory volume growth of previously asymptomatic ectopic tissue. This can be particularly diagnosis challenging since ectopic tissue can arise as an ambiguous space-occupying lesion.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Aggressive Ectopic Thyroid Cancer in a Patient With Graves Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A878-A879
Author(s):  
Ejaz Mahmood ◽  
Catherine Anastasopoulou ◽  
Nissa Blocher
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Papillary Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Mediastinal Mass ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Graves Disease ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Abstract Background: Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare entity with a prevalence of 1 per 300,000 persons. Malignancy in ectopic thyroid tissue is reported in <1% of these cases.[1] We report a case of aggressive papillary carcinoma in ectopic thyroid gland in a patient with Graves’ disease. Case: A 65-year old woman was incidentally found to have a 3.1 cm mass with coarse calcifications in the superior mediastinum on CT scan of chest. Ultrasound confirmed the presence of hypoechoic mass which was separate from thyroid. Additionally, a 0.5cm TI-Rad 4 left thyroid lobe nodule was found. FNA of the mediastinal mass was suspicious for follicular thyroid neoplasm. Thyramir testing was positive for BRAF V600E and TERT c-124C>T mutations. Thyroid function tests showed frank hyperthyroidism and elevated thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins. Thyroid uptake and scan showed diffuse uptake of 67% at 24 hours. The patient underwent simultaneous excision of mediastinal mass and total thyroidectomy. The pathology of mediastinal mass showed papillary thyroid cancer with tall and sclerosis features with one involved lymph node. The pathology of thyroid gland did not show any malignancy. She was treated with 100 mCi I-131. Post treatment Whole Body Nuclear Scan after treatment revealed metastatic disease in left lower lung area. Discussion: Ectopic thyroid gland is usually found anywhere between forman caecum and mediastinum. It is rare to find ectopic thyroid tissue in the presence of eutopic thyroid gland which can create a diagnostic dilemma. Only a very few case reports of thyroid cancer arising from ectopic thyroid tissue have been reported. Our case is unique as the eutopic thyroid gland had Graves’ disease with no malignancy but the ectopic thyroid tissue developed aggressive papillary thyroid cancer. There are no specific guidelines for the management of carcinoma in ectopic thyroid glands, possibly due to the rarity of the condition. Our case has a clear metastasis to the lungs. However, it is important to differentiate ectopic thyroid tissue with carcinoma from thyroid cancer metastasis which can be difficult at times. Without specific guidelines for the management of cancer in ectopic thyroids, an individualised approach can be taken using the same therapeutic principals used in the management of eutopic thyroid cancer. Additionally, a finding of a normal thyroid gland or a benign condition in the thyroid gland should not exclude the diagnosis of malignancy in ectopic thyroid tissues. 1) Vázquez, Oscar R., et al. “Ectopic papillary thyroid cancer with distant metastasis.” Case reports in endocrinology 2018 (2018).

Undifferentiated carcinoma arising from ectopic thyroid tissue in the anterior mediastinum

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Takashi Hasegawa ◽  
Yasunari Tsuda ◽  
Masako Sunakawa ◽  
Koji Uchida ◽  
Motoji Sawabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Ectopic thyroid tissue in the anterior mediastinum along with a normally located gland

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 3191-3195
Author(s):  
Erisa Kola ◽  
Arben Gjata ◽  
Ina Kola ◽  
Ali Guy ◽  
Juna Musa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a patient with ectopic thyroid tissue

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Khessairi ◽  
Ibtissem Oueslati ◽  
Ons Rjeb ◽  
Fatma Chaker ◽  
Meriem Yazidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hashimoto’S Thyroiditis ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

scholarly journals Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Papillary Carcinoma With Airway Compromise

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110220
Author(s):  
Po-Kai Huang ◽  
Li-Chun Hsieh ◽  
Yi-Shing Leu
Keyword(s):  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Airway Compromise ◽  
Duct Cyst ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Thyroglossal duct cysts are typically benign and usually asymptomatic. Malignant transformation is uncommon. Intralaryngeal extension is rare and results in dysphonia or dyspnea. There is no literature nowadays reporting the thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma combining the clinical features of intralaryngeal extension. The authors present a case of progressive hoarseness and midline neck mass for 2 years. The laryngoscope and computed tomography revealed a 6-cm thyroglossal duct cyst containing ectopic thyroid tissue with intralaryngeal extension and causing airway obstruction. Complete excision with Sistrunk operation revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma. The patient resumed normal phonation after the surgery. There was no evidence of tumor recurrence and no hoarseness or dyspnea at 6 months follow up. This is the first reported case of a huge thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma with intralaryngeal extension causing airway compromise. Complete excision of tumor is essential and vital to the symptom relief. A thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma with endolaryngeal involvement should be considered in the differential diagnosis when the case has a massive midline neck mass with ectopic thyroid tissue and develops dyspnea or hoarseness concurrently.

scholarly journals Submandibular ectopic thyroid gland: an uncommon presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inès Riahi ◽  
Rim Fradi ◽  
Ibtissem Ben Nacef ◽  
Ahlem Blel
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Lingual Thyroid ◽  
Submandibular Region ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Thyroglossal Duct ◽  
Common Presentation ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid Tissue ◽  
Uncommon Presentation

Abstract Background Ectopic thyroid is a developmental anomaly of the thyroid gland of embryological origin. Instead of having a pretracheal situation, thyroid tissue is elsewhere, most commonly in the median cervical line along the course of the thyroglossal duct. Lingual thyroid is the most common presentation. Ectopic thyroid tissue in the submandibular region has been rarely reported. Case presentation We report herein a case of a 65-year-old man admitted to our department with a complaint of a painless swelling in the left submandibular region. Conclusions Thyroid gland ectopia should be considered among the differential diagnoses of submandibular swelling. Ectopic thyroid tissue can present with the same pathology affecting the normal thyroid gland such as malignancy and hyperthyroidism.

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