Lingual thyroid

Abstract

A case of lingual thyroid is reported in detail, and a short survey of the literature regarding this rare condition is made with reference to its incidence and pathogenesis. Its diagnosis and treatment are more fully discussed, and evaluation of radioactive iodine as a diagnostic and therapeutic agent is attempted. On the basis of recorded cases in the literature and from my own experience it is concluded that 1131 serves as the most valuable test towards the diagnosis, but in treatment the surgical approach is found to be preferable. © 1953, British Medical Journal Publishing Group. All rights reserved.