Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report
Abstract Background Ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT) is a rare congenital anomaly caused by the abnormal embryonic migration of thyroid tissue, leading to its presence outside its usual pretracheal location. This condition can lead to diagnostic challenges, especially when located within the airway, as...
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| description | Abstract Background Ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT) is a rare congenital anomaly caused by the abnormal embryonic migration of thyroid tissue, leading to its presence outside its usual pretracheal location. This condition can lead to diagnostic challenges, especially when located within the airway, as it mimics other respiratory disorders such as asthma. Case presentation We report the case of a 69-year-old man with endotracheal ETT presenting with severe dyspnea, and the lesion was initially suspected to be malignant. The diagnosis of ETT was confirmed through bronchoscopy and histopathological examination. The patient underwent successful endoscopic interventional therapy, resulting in significant symptom improvement and complete resolution of the airway lesion. Conclusion Although rare, ETT should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained respiratory symptoms to prevent misdiagnosis and permit effective, minimally invasive treatment options such as endoscopic resection, which can significantly improve patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1907e1bb2e334846b5f48509895181022025-02-02T12:06:40ZengBMCBMC Pulmonary Medicine1471-24662025-01-012511610.1186/s12890-025-03514-2Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case reportQun Zhang0Lin Zhou1Wei Li2Yanling Xu3Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin UniversityAbstract Background Ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT) is a rare congenital anomaly caused by the abnormal embryonic migration of thyroid tissue, leading to its presence outside its usual pretracheal location. This condition can lead to diagnostic challenges, especially when located within the airway, as it mimics other respiratory disorders such as asthma. Case presentation We report the case of a 69-year-old man with endotracheal ETT presenting with severe dyspnea, and the lesion was initially suspected to be malignant. The diagnosis of ETT was confirmed through bronchoscopy and histopathological examination. The patient underwent successful endoscopic interventional therapy, resulting in significant symptom improvement and complete resolution of the airway lesion. Conclusion Although rare, ETT should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained respiratory symptoms to prevent misdiagnosis and permit effective, minimally invasive treatment options such as endoscopic resection, which can significantly improve patient outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03514-2Ectopic thyroid tissueAirway obstructionDiagnosisTreatmentCase report |
| spellingShingle | Qun Zhang Lin Zhou Wei Li Yanling Xu Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report BMC Pulmonary Medicine Ectopic thyroid tissue Airway obstruction Diagnosis Treatment Case report |
| title | Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report |
| title_full | Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report |
| title_short | Ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway: a case report |
| title_sort | ectopic thyroid tissue in the airway a case report |
| topic | Ectopic thyroid tissue Airway obstruction Diagnosis Treatment Case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03514-2 |
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