Hyperthyroidism with a normal cervical thyroid gland: A rare case report of thyroid hormone releasing mass in the chest
Ectopic thyroid tissue should be considered in cases of unexplained hyperthyroidism, especially when the cervical thyroid appears normal. Awareness of this rare condition can prevent misdiagnosis and help guide appropriate therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Ahmad Naeem Shahzad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6136-1585)
- Soleen Ghafoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8459-7363)
- Arooj Fatima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-6789)
- Waseem Sajjad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1112-4773)
- Areeba Inam
Institutions
- Ayub Medical College (PK)
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Punjab Medical College (PK)
- Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (PK)
- Mayo Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111496
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00