Lingual thyroid associated with chronic cough

Lingual thyroid: an unusual and surgically curable cause of sleep apnoea in a male

“…Many patients are asymptomatic but some report dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnoea, and haemoptysis which require further evaluation [6][7][8]. Additionally, there have been limited reports of OSA secondary to obstruction caused by parapharyngeal and oropharyngeal tumours [9].…”

“…Many patients are asymptomatic but some report complaints secondary to anatomic obstruction of the oropharynx including dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnoea, and haemoptysis [6][7][8]. Lingual thyroid is a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) with few documented cases in the literature [9,10].…”

A Rare Cause of Chronic Cough in Children: Lingual Thyroid

“…Lingual thyroid is a rare developmental anomaly that occurs subsequent to the failed caudal migration of the thyroid gland from the ventral pharynx to the normal pretracheal position in the neck. Almost one third of patients have overt hypothyroidism at the time of diagnosis [9]. When examined histopathologically, it is observed that the lingual thyroid tissue contains benign thyroid gland tissue, in most cases.…”

“…Frequently experienced symptoms in these patients are due to mass effect, dysphonia, dysphagia, lump in throat sensation and dyspnea [9]. Endocrine changes such as puberty, pregnancy and menstruation can lead to an increase in gland size and symptoms.…”

“…When examined histopathologically, it is observed that the lingual thyroid tissue contains benign thyroid gland tissue, in most cases. However, carcinoma within a lin-gual thyroid gland has been reported [9]. Early detection and appropriate treatment of lingual thyroid are crucial for optimal neurological development and physical growth, especially in children [10].…”