title: [Cervical cryptothyroidism. Report of 2 cases].
abstract: Two cases of abnormality in the normal embrionary migration of the thyroid gland are reported with hyoid and sublingual location. Both cases where misdiagnosed and operated as thyroglossal cysts. The methods of treatment are reviewed and emphasis is placed on the convenience to make gammagraphic studies in patients with a mid-line cervical mass.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013965:Thyroidectomy
vernacular_title: Criptotiroidismo cervical Presentación de dos casos