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Table 2 Clinical manifestations and thyroid function of 42 ectopic thyroid cases

From: New insight into ectopic thyroid glands between the neck and maxillofacial region from a 42-case study

Manifestation

Cases

Thyroid function

No. (%) with data

Asymptomatic

17

Euthyroidism

47.0 %

Sensation of foreign body

16

Hypothyroidism

5.9 %

Dysphagia/dyspnea

5/5

Subclinical hypothyroidism

35.3 %

Pain/dysphonia

4/3

Subclinical hyperthyroidism

5.9 %

Snoring/hemorrhage/cough

2/1/1

Others

5.9 %