What is OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
The thyroid pyramidal lobe is not actually a disease. It is a normal anatomical variant of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck that produces hormones to regulate your metabolism. In some people, there is an extra small piece of thyroid tissue that extends upward from the main gland, called the pyramidal lobe. This is a leftover from how the thyroid developed before birth, as the gland originally forms higher up in the neck and moves down during fetal development. The pyramidal lobe is present in roughly 15 to 75 percent of people depending on the study, making it quite common. It is usually found during imaging studies like ultrasound or during thyroid surgery. Having a pyramidal lobe does not cause symptoms, does not require treatment, and is not associated with any health problems on its own. The Orphanet entry for this condition is marked as 'OBSOLETE,' meaning it is no longer considered a distinct medical condition requiring its own classification. If a pyramidal lobe is discovered during a medical exam or imaging, it is typically noted but does not change your care plan. In rare cases, the pyramidal lobe may be relevant during thyroid surgery, as surgeons need to be aware of all thyroid tissue to ensure complete removal if needed.
Treatments
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Specialists
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Treatment Centers
8 centersSource: NORD Rare Disease Centers + NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) · centers verified active within last 12 months
Children's Hospital Colorado Rare Disease Program ↗
Children's Hospital Colorado
📍 Aurora, CO
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDBoston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program ↗
Boston Children's Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🏨 Children'sAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Genetics ↗
Lurie Children's Hospital
📍 Chicago, IL
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏥 NORDCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ↗
Cincinnati Children's
📍 Cincinnati, OH
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏨 Children'sNationwide Children's Hospital Rare Disease Center ↗
Nationwide Children's Hospital
📍 Columbus, OH
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
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Questions for your doctor
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- Q1.My imaging report mentions a pyramidal lobe — is this something I need to worry about?,Does having a pyramidal lobe change anything about my thyroid treatment plan?,If I need thyroid surgery, will the pyramidal lobe be removed as well?,Could the pyramidal lobe be confused with a thyroid nodule or other abnormality on imaging?,Do I need any follow-up or monitoring because of this finding?
Common questions about OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe
What is OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
The thyroid pyramidal lobe is not actually a disease. It is a normal anatomical variant of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck that produces hormones to regulate your metabolism. In some people, there is an extra small piece of thyroid tissue that extends upward from the main gland, called the pyramidal lobe. This is a leftover from how the thyroid developed before birth, as the gland originally forms higher up in the neck and moves down during fetal development. The pyramidal lobe is present in roughly 15 to 75 percent of people dependi
Frequently asked questions about OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe
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What is OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe is a rare disease catalogued in international rare-disease ontologies (Orphanet ORPHA:95721). Inheritance pattern depends on the specific subtype. For verified primary sources, see the UniteRare OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe page.
Are there FDA-approved treatments for OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
Approved treatments for OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe are tracked from openFDA and DailyMed primary sources. Many rare diseases have no specific FDA-approved therapy; for those, supportive care and management of complications form the basis of clinical care. Orphan-drug-designation status is noted where applicable.
Are there clinical trials for OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
Active clinical trials for OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe are tracked daily from ClinicalTrials.gov. Trial availability changes frequently; check the UniteRare trial listings for the current count and recruitment status. Sponsors of rare-disease research often welcome inquiries even when a trial is not actively recruiting at a given moment.
How do I find a specialist for OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe?
Verified OBSOLETE: Thyroid pyramidal lobe specialists are identified through ClinicalTrials.gov principal-investigator records, peer-reviewed publication authorship (via PubMed), and the NPPES NPI registry. NORD-designated Centers of Excellence and NIH-affiliated rare-disease clinics are also tracked. UniteRare's specialist directory is updated continuously as new evidence becomes available.
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