6. Oral lesions and Anomalies II Flashcards
What is the origin of the thyroid gland and where does it end up
Origin= back of tongue
Ends at the front of the neck
When in development does the thyroid gland migrate
1st trimester
What is the name of the path the thyroid gland migrates down
thyroglossal duct
What is the result of improper thyroig gland migration
lingual thyroid
Describe the clinical appearance of a lingual thyroid
Nodular mass
red/pin
smooth vascular appearance
Where is the location of the lingual thyroid
midline base of the tongue
What is the gender predilection for lingual thyroid
female
Lingual thyroid may lead to what issue
- Dysphagia
- Dyspnea
- Dysphonia
Symptoms of lingual thyroid may develop when
pregnancy
puberty
In how many percent of cases of lingual thyroid is normal thyroid tissue absent
70%
Lingual thyroid is an important cause (etiology) of….
infantile hypothyroidism
What is the main part of the body that takes up iodine
thyroid gland
What is the treatment for lingual thyroid
- Thyroid hormone therapy
- Excision
- Radioactive iodine ablation
Lingual thyroid mimic
hemangioma
lymphangioma
lymphoid hyperplasia
Location of a thyroglossal duct cyst
midline of neck