Ectopic Intralaryngo-Tracheal Thyroid Tissue Causing Neonatal Death. (3rd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Furnas, Lauren; Safa, Huda; Hutchinson, Fiona; Joseph, Lindsay; Armes, Jane E.
• Is Part Of: Fetal and pediatric pathology. Volume 36:Number 5(2017)
• Page Start: 412
• Page End: 415
• Publication Date: 2017-09-03
• Subjects: Ectopic thyroid -- neonatal death -- neonatal autopsy -- respiratory distress; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Pediatric pathology -- Periodicals; Fetal Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92007
• DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2017.1336659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1551-3815

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction : Ectopic thyroid tissue can be found anywhere along the embryologic path of thyroid descent. Intralaryngo-tracheal thyroid tissue is the least common site of ectopia and can present with upper airways obstruction. Its presentation in the neonate is exceptional. Case Report : We describe a term female neonate with subglottic thyroid tissue causing near-total occlusion of the larynx, which led to upper airways obstruction and neonatal death. Conclusion : This emphasizes the importance of considering intralaryngo-tracheal tumors as a cause of acute and otherwise unexplainable respiratory distress immediately after birth. The cause of this neonatal death would not have been elucidated without careful autopsy examination.