ACCESSORY THYROID TUMORS AT BASE OF TONGUE.

Abstract

Accessory thyroid tumors appearing at the root of the tongue are a rare affection. For this reason, if for no other. I desire to bring the subject before the members of the Section for discussion. Several cases coming under my observation I will report, while at the same time I shall take the opportunity to refer to others, which have already been reported. It will be interesting to note the various methods employed for the removal of these tumors. The first case coming under my notice was that of a Mrs. J., who consulted me May 12, 1896, in reference to a growth at the base of her tongue, which she discovered six months earlier. The condition seemed to cause her more mental annoyance than physical discomfort. She was 25 years of age, and married. Her weight was 133 pounds, and height 5 ft. 6 inches. Though presenting the appearance of a good physique, she was anemic,