MeSH definition : A condition characterized by the presence of rudimentary THYROID tissue at the base
of the TONGUE. It is due to failed embryonic development and migration of thyroid
tissue to its normal location. The lingual thyroid usually cannot maintain adequate
hormone production thereby resulting in HYPOTHYROIDISM.;
A condition characterized by the presence of rudimentary THYROID tissue at the base
of the TONGUE. It is due to failed embryonic development and migration of thyroid
tissue to its normal location. The lingual thyroid usually cannot maintain adequate
hormone production thereby resulting in HYPOTHYROIDISM.