Citation Information :
Narendrakumar V, Sampathkumar G. Incidental Lingual Thyroid: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2020; 12 (2):25-26.
The presence of the thyroid gland outside its compartment is defined as ectopic thyroid. It is an abnormal embryological development. When present in the base of the tongue, it is lingual thyroid. We report this case of incidental lingual thyroid during routine clinical examination and highlight the importance of endoscopic examination in otorhinolaryngology.
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