The presence of ectopic thyroid tissue in the mediastinum is a rare entity, accounting for approximately 1% of cases of ectopic thyroid tissue in adults. When detected, it typically presents as a mediastinal mass. Following the differential diagnosis, the primary treatment is surgery. In this case report, a female patient with complaints of back pain and shortness of breath was evaluated, and following examinations, mediastinal ectopic thyroid tissue was identified as the preliminary diagnosis. The patient underwent thyroid lobectomy and mediastinal mass excision. The aim of this case report is to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of mediastinal ectopic thyroid tissue.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer) |
Bölüm | case report |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 12 Mart 2025 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 1 Aralık 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 24 Eylül 2024 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2025 Cilt: 39 Sayı: 1 |