thyroid ectopy

ORPHA: 95712

Overview

Thyroid ectopia is a form of thyroid dysgenesis (see this term) characterized by an ectopic location of the thyroid gland that results in primary congenital hypothyroidism (see this term), a permanent thyroid deficiency that is present from birth

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with thyroid ectopy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Severe intellectual disabilityFatigueCold intoleranceDysphoniaDysphagiaEctopic thyroidMacroglossiaLarge fontanellesAbnormality of the faceCoarse facial featuresAbnormality of the thyroid glandHypothyroidismJaundiceHypotoniaMuscle weaknessUmbilical herniaConstipationElevated circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone concentrationAbdominal distentionLingual thyroidExcessive daytime somnolenceDry skinGlobal developmental delayGrowth delayHoarse voiceShort stature

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:95712
thyroid ectopy
OrphanetORPHA:95712
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record26 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO