Rare Presentation of Subclinical Hypothyroidism from a Lingual Thyroid

ABSTRACT Lingual thyroid is the most common presentation of ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT). It is a rare condition presents in about 1 in 100,000 populations, more commonly is seen in females. It is even rarer in children. It is mainly associated with euthyroid or hypothyroid status; hyperthyroidism is rarely seen. Its management varies from surgical excision to medical management. Here, we present a case of lingual thyroid presenting with hyperthyroidism and its management. How to cite this article Rana K, Arora N, Wadhwa V, Bhargava E. Lingual Thyroid with Hyperthyroidism in a Child: A Rare Presentation. World J Endoc Surg 2015;7(2):36-38.

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Incidental lingual thyroid with subclinical hypothyroidism: case report

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology ◽

10.1186/s43163-020-00013-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Turki Abdul Kareem al Driweesh ◽

Mohammad Mosa Mokhatrish ◽

Tahera Islam ◽

Khalid H. Al-Qahtani

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽

Lingual Thyroid

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Isolated Unilateral Pleural Effusion Without Ascites in Late Onset Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Fertility & Reproduction ◽

10.1142/s2661318219300058 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 01 (02) ◽

pp. 69-72

Author(s):

Shashwati Sen ◽

Tze Tein Yong ◽

Su Ling Yu ◽

Hemashree Rajesh

Keyword(s):

Pleural Effusion ◽

Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽

Late Onset ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Singleton Pregnancy ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Asymptomatic Patients

Isolated pleural effusion is a rare presentation of severe OHSS. Two to four percent of women of reproductive age have subclinical hypothyroidism which is an uncommon association of late onset iatrogenic OHSS. This report describes an unusual patient with isolated unilateral pleural effusion and subclinical hypothyroidism as the only manifestation of late onset OHSS in a singleton pregnancy following in vitro fertilization (IVF). We have summarized current literature related to isolated pleural effusion in late OHSS and evaluated its pathophysiology and treatment options. Albumin infusion may be considered as a plasma expander whenever there is a planned third space drainage. Thyroid profile test in asymptomatic patients planning IVF will help to identify subclinical hypothyroidism. OHSS is a self-limiting condition and a timely diagnosis with aggressive management can be lifesaving.

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Lingual Thyroid with Subclinical Hypothyroidism in a Young Female

Case Reports in Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2021/6693477 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Subash Thapa ◽

Prakash Khanal

Keyword(s):

Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽

Thyroid Tissue ◽

Needle Aspiration ◽

Young Female ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Lingual Thyroid ◽

Body Sensation ◽

Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽

Mild Dysphagia ◽

Base Of The Tongue

Thyroid tissue presenting as a nodule in the base of the tongue due to the embryonic failure to descend to the anterior neck is a rare clinical entity, called lingual thyroid. Clinical presentation varies depending upon the degree of obstruction caused by an enlarged nodule or features related to thyroid function. We report a case of a 27-year-old female who presented with a foreign body sensation in the throat with mild dysphagia for 3 weeks. The patient was diagnosed as lingual thyroid with subclinical hypothyroidism based on clinical findings, imaging, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. Conservative management with hormone suppression can result in size reduction of ectopic thyroid tissue improving symptoms without surgery. Lingual thyroid with mild symptoms and subclinical hypothyroidism can be managed conservatively.

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