Ectopic lingual thyroid with subclinical hypothyroidism in children.
congenital hypothyroidism
ectopic thyroid
hormone suppression therapy
lingual thyroid
subclinical hypothyroidism
surgery
Journal
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM
ISSN: 2191-0251
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 9508900
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 Mar 2024
12 Mar 2024
Historique:
received:
05
12
2023
accepted:
23
02
2024
medline:
11
3
2024
pubmed:
11
3
2024
entrez:
11
3
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Lingual thyroid is a rare condition that affects approximately 1 in 100,000 individuals. Although it is usually detected in the pediatric population through newborn screening tests or evaluation of congenital hypothyroidism, there are cases in which it remains undetected until adulthood or until symptoms arise because of glandular enlargement. The possible symptoms of lingual thyroid include foreign body sensation in the throat, dysphagia, dyspnea, and hemorrhage. Several cases of lingual thyroid are asymptomatic and accompanied by subclinical hypothyroidism. Herein, we present three cases of lingual thyroid treated with thyroid hormone suppressive therapy. The three patients sought medical attention because of a sore throat or foreign body sensation in the throat. Their newborn screening tests and developmental histories were normal. These patients exhibited subclinical hypothyroidism and were treated with hormone suppression therapy. Patients with lingual thyroid frequently exhibit subclinical hypothyroidism. Hormone treatment may help to reduce the size of the ectopic thyroid and improve symptoms. If an increase in size is noted during follow-up or symptoms do not improve, surgical treatments may be considered.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38465442
pii: jpem-2023-0538
doi: 10.1515/jpem-2023-0538
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2024 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.
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