Title of article :
Ectopic Thyroid in Stomach; a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Parvin Rajabi, Dept. of Pathology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mehdi Eftekhari, Dept. of Pathology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Elham Rouhani, Dept. of Pathology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Baradaran, Azar Dept. of Pathology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
An ectopic thyroid is a form of thyroid dysgenesis in which an entire or parts of
the thyroid gland may be located in another part of the body than what is the usual
place. The most frequent location is the base of tongue. Although most cases are
asymptomatic, symptoms related to tumor size and its relationship with surrounding
tissues, hormonal dysfunction and seldom malignancy may also occur. Any disease
Article Info affecting the thyroid gland may involve the ectopic thyroid, including malignancy.
Keywords :
Ectopic thyroid , Thyroid Dysgenesis , Hormonal Dysfunction , Stomach
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
