Ectopic thyroid presenting as supraclavicular mass: A case report and literature review
Ectopic thyroid tissue most commonly presents along the midline neck, from the base of tongue to the mediastinum, as a result of embryologic descent of the gland. When thyroid tissue is found in unusual locations, there is concern for malignant metastases, particularly in areas with rich lymphatic o...
Main Authors: | Daniel P. Ballard, Prayag Patel, Sam D. Schild, George Ferzli, Eli Gordin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214624518300224 |
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