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Endoscopic Ectopic Thyroidectomy
and then thyroid scintigraphy was performed for confirmation of
our diagnosis. All the surgeries performed for lateral ectopic thyroid
so far has been by open method. We performed an endoscopic-
assisted total thyroidectomy which has not been reported in
literature so far. Endoscopic approach for removal of the diseased
thyroid gland will give a magnified view of the adjoining structures
and better cosmesis for the patient.
conclusion
Lateral ectopic thyroid tissue is a very rare condition of which most
common site is in submandibular location. Endoscopic approach
for removal of the diseased ectopic gland has not been reported
Fig. 2: Ectopic thyroid in relation with surrounding structures earlier. The procedure is very safe and gives a much better cosmetic
outcome.
small skin incision in the submandibular region and the specimen
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