hrp0098p1-97 | Thyroid 1 | ESPE2024

Long term follow up of children with intrathyroidal ectopic thymus

Todisco Tommaso , Pedicelli Stefania , Ubertini Graziamaria , Bizzarri Carla , Grossi Armando , Bottaro Giorgia , Chioma Laura , Fntini Danilo , Loche Sandro , Cappa Marco

Background: Intrathyroidal ectopic thymus (IET) represents a relatively rare embryologic anomaly, often discovered incidentally in paediatric patients. The long-term outcome of IET is not completely clear and differentiation from thyroid nodules is crucial to prevent invasive diagnostic procedures and/or unnecessary surgical interventions. This prospective observational study aims to elucidate the clinical characteristics, diagnostic workup, and long-term outc...