Intrathyroid cystic thyroglossal duct remnant and ectopic thymus: a fortuitous or development-related association?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1638-7
Abstract: Intrathyroid thyroglossal duct cysts are rarely reported when unassociated with clinical complaints [1–3]. To our knowledge, seven cases have been reported in adults since 1998. The ages of the patients ranged from 41 to 78… read more here.
Keywords: ectopic thymus; cyst; tissue; thyroglossal duct ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of intrathyroidal ectopic thymus in thyroid fine needle aspiration samples
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DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205424
Abstract: Aims Intrathyroidal ectopic thymus (ITET) is a rare cause of paediatric thyroid nodules. Although ultrasonography of ITET demonstrates a characteristic appearance similar to that of normal thymus, accurate differentiation from other thyroid nodule etiologies by… read more here.
Keywords: fna; diagnosis; itet; ectopic thymus ... See more keywords
Intrathyroidal ectopic thymus in 8-year-old girl: a case report.
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DOI: 10.21037/tp.2019.12.04
Abstract: We provide a case report of two thyroid nodules in an 8-year-old girl, which revealed malignant ultrasonographic findings and which were confirmed as ectopic thymic tissue by total thyroidectomy. The ultrasound presentations of intrathyroidal thymus… read more here.
Keywords: old girl; ectopic thymus; case; year old ... See more keywords
Intermittent Suprasternal Neck Mass Caused by Herniation of Ectopic Thymus: Report of Two Cases
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DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2020.45727.2501
Abstract: Introduction: Ectopic thymus is an uncommon cause of neck masses in children that frequently present as lateral cervical swelling especially on the right side. Case Report: We report two cases with atypical clinical presentation of… read more here.
Keywords: report two; two cases; ectopic; ectopic thymus ... See more keywords