Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2013 Sep;56(9):606-609. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.9.606.

A Case of Contemporaneous Occurrence of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and Lingual Thyroid without the Orthotopic Thyroid Gland

• Kim SW
• Chung YE
• Kim YJ
• Choi JH

• KMID: 1855845
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.9.606

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) and lingual thyroid (LT) are two relatively common anomalies of thyroid gland development. Each may occur without the orthotopic thyroid gland, although the co-existence of these three anomalies is very rare. The thyroidal function may be abnormal in both anomalies, and careful evaluation of thyroid function is essential for the management of these lesions. A 71-year-old woman was admitted to our department for removal of midline neck mass. She underwent the classical Sistrunk's operation, but after the surgery, her hypothyroidism became aggravated. We report, along with a literature review, an extremely rare case of co-existence of TGDC and LT in the absence of orthotopic thyroid gland.

Keyword

Lingual thyroid; Orthotopic; Thyroglossal duct cyst; Thyroid gland

MeSH Terms

Aged
Female
Humans
Hypothyroidism
Lingual Thyroid
Neck
Thyroglossal Cyst
Thyroid Gland