title: Lingual thyroid.
abstract: A case of lingual thyroid is described. This is unusual in that the entire tongue substance appears to contain thyroid tissue which is revealed graphically in the radioisotope scans. The literature is reviewed regarding the incidence and diagnosis of lingual thyroid with possible treatment options discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Canniesburn Hospital, Bearsden, Glasgow.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002828:Choristoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m