Intracardiac ectopic thyroid

Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Nov;70(5):1694-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02150-0.

Abstract

Intracardiac ectopic thyroid is a rare lesion. We present a case of successful excision of thyroid tissue obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract and provide a literature review. In all cases reported to date, the ectopic tissue arose from the ventricular septum and extended to the outflow tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Choristoma / complications
  • Choristoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / complications
  • Heart Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Thyroid Gland / surgery*
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / etiology