Open AccessHow to manage an unusual presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Author(s) -
Silva Ferreira Mafalda,
Eva Miguéis Jorge,
Amorim Ana Margarida,
DiasSilva Nuno
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3322
Subject(s) - thyroglossal duct , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , thyroglossal cyst , cyst , resection , general surgery , surgery , radiology
Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the neck. They can be accidentally detected or manifest with disabling symptoms. These cysts can be potentially difficult to manage, but their complete resection is curative.