Intratracheal Ectopic Thyroid Tissue Presenting with Protracted Airway Obstruction

A Case Report

Khan, Dr. Mo MD
Michaelson, Dr. Peter G. MD, Major, USAF, MC, FS
Hinni, Dr. Michael L. MD

From the Department of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Wright Patterson AF Medical Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Major, USAF, MC, FS, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wright Patterson AF Medical Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433. Phone: (937) 257-9290; fax: (937) 257-0250; e-mail: [email protected]

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 87(8):p 476-477, August 2008. | DOI: 10.1177/014556130808700816

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.