Congenital Anomalies Flashcards by rachael l | Brainscape

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Congenital anomalies of the thyroid

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Thyroglossal duct cyst
Ectopic thyroid
Abnormal developement - hypoplasia/aplasia

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Features of thyroglossal duct cyst

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vestige of embryonic thyroid gland
midline neck cyst ant to trachea
rises when sticking out tongue
complications: infection, malignant change

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Sites of ectopic thyroid

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upper GIT, upper resp tract, soft tissues of the neck, CVS

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