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Ectopic thyroid

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Neck

ct

Note the abnormally shaped and small thyroid with a similar nodule of tissue posterior to the esophagus.

Case Discussion

No history of surgery or carcinoma. 

These CT findings were confirmed to be thyroid tissue on a thyroid scan, thus representing ectopic thyroid. The patient was followed and no change detected.

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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