Transposition of the lingual thyroid gland to the submandibular region through a submandibular approach: A case report

Figure 1 Magnetic resonance imaging showing a mass at the base of the tongue with marked homogeneous enhancement. A: Axial image showed a mass located to the right of the root of the tongue; B: Sagittal image showed a mass at the base of the tongue.

Figure 2  Laryngoscopy showing a mass at the base of the tongue, above the epiglottis, with smooth surface mucosa.

Figure 3  Thyroid ultrasound confirms the absence of thyroid tissue in the normal anatomical location of the neck.

Figure 4  Tc-99 Thyroid scan showing isotopic uptake at the base of the tongue.

Figure 5  Intraoperative exposure of a tongue root mass, globular in shape.

Figure 6  Postoperative pathological findings suggesting well-differentiated thyroid tissue.