Ectopic thyroid

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Neck

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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.

Case Discussion

CT scan of the neck of a young adult demonstrates the absence of thyroid in the normal anatomical location (no history of surgery).

This was subsequently confirmed with a thyroid scan.

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