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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-10-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3036 |