TY - JOUR
T1 - Intratracheal ectopic thyroid tissue presenting with protracted airway obstruction
T2 - A case report
AU - Khan, Mo
AU - Michaelson, Peter G.
AU - Hinni, Michael L.
PY - 2008/8
Y1 - 2008/8
N2 - Intratracheal ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare finding, with few cases reported in the literature. Ectopic thyroid tissue results when the thyroid gland fails to descend to its final position during early development. These lesions present in various locations, and the clinician should be aware of their existence and presenting signs and symptoms.
AB - Intratracheal ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare finding, with few cases reported in the literature. Ectopic thyroid tissue results when the thyroid gland fails to descend to its final position during early development. These lesions present in various locations, and the clinician should be aware of their existence and presenting signs and symptoms.
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U2 - 10.1177/014556130808700816
DO - 10.1177/014556130808700816
M3 - Article
C2 - 18712699
AN - SCOPUS:50049084933
SN - 0145-5613
VL - 87
SP - 476
EP - 477
JO - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
JF - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
IS - 8
ER -