Lingual thyroid is one of the commonest manifestations of ectopic thyroid tissue. Ectopic thyroid refers to thyroid tissue present in locations other than the anterior part of neck between second and fourth tracheal rings. Lingual thyroid presents with symptoms of dysphagia and sometimes stridor depending on the size of the swelling.
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