Journal of Jilin University Medicine Edition ›› 2017, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (03): 640-642.doi: 10.13481/j.1671-587x.20170334

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Lateral ectopic thyroid:A case report and literature review

LIU Ruidong1, FU Tong1, HAN Bing1, DONG Bingfei2, MENG Wei2, SONG Dong1   

  1. 1. Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    2. Department of Thyroid Surgery, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
  • Received:2016-08-22 Online:2017-05-28 Published:2017-06-01

Abstract: Objective: To discuss the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment experience of a case of lateral ectopic thyroid. Methods: The patient with lateral ectopic thyroid was diagnosed by thyroid color ultrasound and single-photon emission computed tomography(SPECT)-CT examination. The right thyroidectomy and the thyroid tissue in cervical section Ⅳ of the patient were removed by received the operation.The pathological examination after operation was performed.The daily usage of euthyrox after operation was 50 μg. Results: The patient recovered well,who accepted 10 months follow-up with normal life and stable condition,and had no recurrence and metastasis. Conclusion: The mechanism of lateral ectopic thyroidy is not clear yet,the surgical treatment can result in good effectiveness and better prognosis.

Key words: carotid sheath, case report, lateral ectopic thyroid, thyroid carcinoma, nodular goiter

CLC Number: 

  • R581