Along with the pharyngeal, tubal, and lingual tonsils, they defend against possible infections. The palatine tonsils are oval-shaped lymphatic tissue located at both sides of the back of the throat.

Lingual thyroid with severe hypothyroidism 1 Introduction. The normal thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck, below the thyroid cartilage. In humans,. 2 Consent for publication. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report. 3 Case report..