Embryological thyroid abnormalities Flashcards

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What are two types of embryological thyroid abnormalities?

A

Ectopic thyroid tissue
Thyroglossal duct cysts

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What are some possible locations of ectopic thyroid tissue?

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Lingual thyroid (Failure of thyroid to descend)
Mediastinal thyroid (Excessive descent)

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