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Congenital abnormalities in the development of the thyroglossal duct are a common pathology in the pediatric population. The exact frequency of hemiagenesis of the thyroid gland is not known because the condition is rarely manifested clinically and is almost always discovered incidentally. Papillary carcinoma of thyroglossal cysts is relatively uncommon, has a good prognosis if promptly detected and treated and occurs mainly in adults. The case we present here is an extremely rare occurrence: a patient with papillary thyroid carcinoma of the thyroglossal duct cyst and thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma (TDCa)...

OBJECTIVES: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common pediatric congenital neck mass. The Sistrunk procedure is the standard method of excision and is associated with low rates of recurrence. This study aimed to review our institution's outcomes following the Sistrunk procedure, specifically the rates of wound complications and cyst recurrence. METHODS: This was a retrospective case series of pediatric patients undergoing the Sistrunk procedure from June 2009 to April 2021...

PURPOSE: This study compared ethanol ablation (EA) with the Sistrunk operation (SO) with regard to feasibility, treatment efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. The goal was to evaluate whether EA could replace SO as a primary treatment modality for thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs). METHODS: This retrospective case-control study included patients with TGDCs who were treated with either EA or SO between 2016 and 2022. The primary outcome variables evaluated were treatment efficacy (as measured by the volume reduction rate [VRR] and treatment success rate), complications, and cost-effectiveness...

INTRODUCTION: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most frequently encountered developmental anomaly in thyroid genesis with a reported incidence of 7% in the adult population. The cyst is known to develop anywhere along the pathway of thyroid descent but is more frequently seen in the infrahyoid neck in the midline. The incidence of malignancy in a TGDC is approximately 1%; a majority of these are papillary carcinomas. This study was conducted at a single tertiary care centre which spanned over a decade which adds practice changing evidence-based knowledge to existing literature on this rare entity...

INTRODUCTION: Ectopic thyroid is an uncommon condition resulting from the aberrant development of the normal thyroid gland and is usually found along the thyroglossal tract: lingual, submandibular, thyroglossal cysts, intra-tracheal and mediastinal, or, on rare occasions, in the adrenal gland, gallbladder, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and struma ovarii. CASE REPORTS: We describe a novel case where primary papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) was found after a trans-oral excision of a tumor containing ectopic thyroid tissue at the posterior pharynx, an area not known to be a location for ectopic thyroid...

A Thyroglossal cyst is a commonly encountered clinical entity resulting due to the persistence of the thyroglossal duct and the transformation of a few embryonic cells into a cyst. The incidence of malignant change in the thyroglossal cyst is reported as between 1 to 1.8 percent. Here we present a case report of a male who presented with swelling in the neck, on ultrasonography (USG) found to be a thyroglossal cyst, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) suggested a papillary carcinoma within the thyroglossal cyst...

UNLABELLED: Thyroglossal duct cysts (TDCs) are rare congenital cervical malformations in adults, which expose to two major risks: infection and malignant degeneration which remains the most dreaded complication in adults. AIMS OF THE STUDY: This study aims to establish the clinical, management of TDC during adulthood, as well as the evolutionary aspects of these malformations in this age group. PATIENTS ET METHODS: This is a retrospective study on 61 adults over 18 years old, undergoing TDC surgery in our department...

BACKGROUND: Thyroglossal duct cysts (TDC) are common congenital deformities. Most of them are cysts formed by the thyroglossal ducts that do not disappear and degenerate in the early embryonic stage. TDC exists alone and is rarely complicated by other congenital embryonic malformations. Only a few reports of TDC with branchial cleft cysts, thyroid cancer, thyroid hematoma, and epidermoid cysts have been reported. Therefore, we report a patient with TDC and parathyroid cyst (PC), a rare disease that has never been reported...

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Ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation (EA) is a less invasive alternative to surgical resection for the management of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs). However, to date, EA is rarely used in the United States to treat TGDCs. We present a case of TGDC successfully treated with EA in the United States. A 66-year-old man presented with a mobile anterior neck mass. Neck ultrasonography revealed a complex cystic mass in the midline directly anterior to the trachea, measuring 52 × 41 × 50 mm. Fine needle aspiration revealed no malignant cells, and pathology was consistent with TGDC...

Thyroglossal duct cyst is the most common thyroid developmental abnormality with a prevalence of 7%, but thyroglossal duct cyst cancer is rare. The incidence of thyroglossal duct cyst cancer is about 1%. The diagnosis is limited by low yield on fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), and most cases are diagnosed after surgery. There is a paucity of data on the utility of thyroglobulin washout for diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cyst cancer, and it has not been mentioned in previous case reports/series. Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common pathology...

Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical treatment outcomes of children with cervical bronchogenic cysts. Methods: A retrospective study of 6 pediatric patients with bronchogenic cysts in the neck region treated in our hospital during 2014 to 2020 was performed. All children underwent complete resection of cervical mass under general anesthesia. Results: There were 6 children, aged from 1 to 5 years, with a median of 2.25 years. There were 3 males and 3 females. The lesions were located on the left neck in 3 cases, the midline neck in 2 cases and the right neck in 1 case...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is a common congenital cyst with an incidence of about 7%. Thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma (TDCC) is a rare sequel which arises from TDC and has an incidence of about 1%. As these are rare, they do not have well-defined management guidelines. The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical profile and pathological characteristics of patients with thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma and to propose a protocol for their treatment and follow-up...

Background : Midline developmental neck lesions primarily consist of thyroglossal duct remnants. Their recurrence is uncommon following thorough resection, which includes hyoid removal (the Sistrunk procedure). Case report : A 3-year-old girl presented with mucoid secretion drainage and swelling in the anterior mid-neck region, clinically resembling a thyroglossal duct remnant. Following an initial Sistrunk procedure, the lesion recurred, prompting a subsequent resection. Histological analysis revealed a mucocele alongside acinar and mucous ectopic salivary glands...

Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) are the most common congenital midline neck mass. It accounts for 70% of congenital neck masses in children and 7% in the general population. Untreated, Thyroglossal duct cyst may transform into a thyroid carcinoma in less than 1% of cases. A 47 year old female patient presented with complaints of swelling on the anterior aspect of neck for 1 year which was progressively increasing in size. Smears from needle aspiration revealed features suspicious of Papillary carcinoma of thyroid which was confirmed as on histopathology...

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There are many possible causes of congenital neck masses, with the most common ones being thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial cleft anomalies, and vascular malformations. Most congenital neck masses are asymptomatic in the neonatal period, but depending on the location and the size, they can cause airway obstruction and serious complications at birth. Proper diagnosis is important for optimal treatment planning, and if the airway is compromised, multidisciplinary teamwork is critical for proper airway management...

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: This rare diagnosis highlights the importance of anatomical and embryological knowledge in the differential diagnosis of neck masses. ABSTRACT: A 41-year-old woman was referred to the head and neck surgery department because of a large midline neck mass at the level of the hyoid bone that was diagnostic for functioning thyroid tissue in a totally ectopic location.

Congenital cystic masses are commonly encountered when imaging a patient presenting with a neck mass. Congenital cysts are present at birth; however, these cysts may not present until later in life with some growing slowly and others rapidly increasing in size due to hemorrhage of infection. A neonatal presentation is rare but when present may allow a narrower differential diagnosis. Imaging plays a significant role in defining a lesion as cystic, assessing location, and directing the next step in evaluation and or intervention...

BACKGROUND: Thyroglossal duct cysts (TDC) represent approximately 70% of all congenital neck masses, and up to 1% of them contain thyroid tissue malignancies. Clinical presentation of TDC carcinomas is usually indistinguishable from benign tumors preoperatively, and differential diagnosis can be challenging. We present a rare case of TDC carcinoma concurrent with thyroid cancer in an adolescent. Case Presentation . A 16-year-old Caucasian female, otherwise healthy, was referred with a painless, gradually expanding lump on the neck...