Lingual thyroid should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any base of tongue mass. Examination may reveal worrisome obstructive findings. However, a majority of patients are hypothyroid and respond favorably to hormone replacement therapy upfront. Surgery is reserved for patients unresponsive to medical management or those with severe obstruction.
Keywords: dysphagia; hypothyroidism; lingual; obstructive; thyroid; tongue.
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