Median ectopic thyroid - a rare cause of midline neck lump

Median ectopic thyroid is a rare entity. Its description is limited to a few case reports in literature. The clinical importance is related to its misdiagnosis as thyroglossal cyst resulting in unnecessary excision and permanent hypothyroidism as this is the only thyroid tissue in these patients. We describe a patient with median ectopic thyroid whom we managed. We present this case to reiterate the need for precise diagnosis in these patients