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Ectopic Thyroid in Stomach; a Case Report



Rajabi P1 ; Eftekhari SM1 ; Rouhani E1 ; Baradaran A1
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  1. 1. Dept. of Pathology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Pathology Published:2018

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 affecting the thyroid gland may involve the ectopic thyroid, including malignancy. © 2017, IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
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