Obstructive lingual thyroid

Abstract Lingual thyroid should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any base of tongue mass. Examination may reveal worrisome obstructive findings. However, a majority of patients are hypothyroid and respond favorably to hormone replacement therapy upfront. Surgery is reserved for patient...

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Main Author: Mario E. Gonzalez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-10-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3036