Lingual thyroid Nodular mass in base of tongue; may cause dysphagia; young adults; rare Incomplete descent of thyroid anlage to neck Lingual thyroid may be patient's only thyroid tissue MEN III, Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type III. FIGURE 64. Focal fibrous hyperplasia. FIGURE 65. Granu...
Question: Lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called: a. appendix b. thymus c. tonsil d. Peyer's patch The Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system functions to filter and clean lymph. Lymph ...
Seek medical help right away if any of these severe side effects occur. These include: Severe allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, lips, face, or tongue, hives, itching,) Tightness in the chest Infection ...
Moves up on tongue protrusion Cyst contains mucoid material Cyst is in intimate relation with hyoid bone Surgical excision (Sistrunk operation)- Excising whole cyst, wedge of hyoid and duct up to the base of tongue Branchial cyst Remnant of 2nd branchial cleft ...