Ectopic thyroid
Diagnosis almost certain
Updates to Case Attributes
Body
was changed:
CT scan of the neck of a young adult demonstrates the absence of thyroid in the normal anatomical location (no history of surgery).
Located to the right of the midline, at the level of the hyoid bone is a rounded enhancing rounded mass, consistent with ectopic thyroid tissue.
This was subsequently confirmed with a thyroid scan.
-<p>CT scan of the neck of a young adult demonstrates absence of thyroid in the normal anatomical location (no history of surgery). </p><p>Located to the right of the midline, at the level of the hyoid bone is a rounded enhancing rounded mass, consistent with ectopic thyroid tissue. </p><p>This was subsequently confirmed with a <a href="/articles/thyroid-scan" title="thyroid scan">thyroid scan</a>. </p>- +<p>CT scan of the neck of a young adult demonstrates the absence of thyroid in the normal anatomical location (no history of surgery).</p><p>This was subsequently confirmed with a <a title="Thyroid scan (Tc-99m)" href="/articles/thyroid-scan-tc-99m">thyroid scan</a>.</p>
Updates to Study Attributes
Findings
was changed:
LingualLocated to the right of the midline, at the level of the hyoid bone is a rounded enhancing rounded mass, consistent with ectopic thyroid tissue.
Images Changes:
Image CT (C+ delayed) ( update )
Specifics
changed from C+ to C+ delayed.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.