Posterior Mediastinal Ectopic Thyroid: An Unusual Cause for Dysphagia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.02.002
• Publication Date: 2009-07-24T08:39:25Z
• Authors: Recep Demirhan; Burak Onan; Kursad Oz; Sevinc Hallac Keser; Aylin Ege Gul; Ismihan Selen Onan
• Keywords: Ectopic thyroid

Posterior mediastinum is an atypical localization for the occurrence of ectopic thyroid. We present a case of a 62-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department with atypical chest pain and dysphagia. The patient was diagnosed as having a true posterior mediastinal ectopic thyroid, which caused esophageal compression. The tumor was completely resected through a sternotomy, with favorable outcome and relief of symptoms.