PMC3772693_01
Endoscopic examination revealing a swelling in the glossoepiglottic space close to the foramen cecum, with an approximate diameter of 3 cm, reddish color and with an irregular nonulcerated surface.
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Fiberoptic endoscopy identified the swelling in the glossoepiglottic area (Figure 1).
Thyroid scintigraphy showing a single contrast enhancement at the back of the lingual region, instead of in the normal anatomic position.
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A thyroid scintigraphy, with technetium-99 pertechnetate, showed a single contrast enhancement in the sublingual region, instead of in the normal anatomical position of the thyroid (Figure 2).
Carotid arteriography showing that superior and inferior thyroid arteries were bilaterally absent and that the mass was supplied by small collateral branches of the lingual arteries: (A) anterior view and (B) lateral view.
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The superior and inferior thyroid arteries were bilaterally absent (Figure 3).
Surgical specimen.
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