Korean J Endocr Surg.  2012 Mar;12(1):28-30. 10.0000/kjes.2012.12.1.28.

A Case of Non-functioning Lingual Thyroid Excised with COâ‚‚ Laser Via Transoral Approach

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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. santa@dau.ac.kr

Abstract

Lingual thyroid, characterized by presence of thyroid tissue at the base of the tongue in the region between the circumvallate papillae and the epiglottis, is the most common location for ectopic thyroid tissue. Excision of the lingual thyroid is rarely necessary. When a lingual thyroid becomes symptomatic, removal is advocated. Minimally invasive surgical techniques have been proposed for more than two decades. The use of COâ‚‚ laser for removal of lingual thyroid offers advantages over traditional open approaches. We experienced a case of non-functioning lingual thyroid which caused dysphagia in the patient. We successfully excised it with COâ‚‚ laser via transoral approach without any complications.

Keyword

Lingual thyroid; Transoral; Laser

MeSH Terms

Deglutition Disorders
Epiglottis
Humans
Lingual Thyroid*
Thyroid Dysgenesis
Thyroid Gland
Tongue
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