Identifies diagnostic methods for ectopic thyroid in various populations, suggesting the importance of effective detection techniques.
Ectopic thyroid is a rare condition resulting from aberrant embryological development, primarily involving abnormal migration of thyroid tissue. Genetic mechanisms affecting ectopic thyroid development have been identified. The lingual region is the most common site, and diagnostic methods include US, CT, and MRI, with thyroid scintigraphy considered the gold standard.
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