Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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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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