Open AccessA rare case of thyroglossal duct cyst extending to the sublingual space
Author(s) -
Mi Jung Park,
Hwa Seon Shin,
Dae Seob Choi,
Hye Young Choi,
Ho Cheol Choi,
Sang Min Lee,
Jeong Ho Jang,
Jeong-Hee Lee,
Jung Je Park,
Sung Eun Park
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000019389
Subject(s) - thyroglossal duct , medicine , cyst , thyroglossal cyst , neck mass , radiology , general surgery , surgery
Rationale: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital anomaly of midline neck masses. A thyroglossal duct cyst is especially difficult to diagnose and is treated differently when it appears in the sublingual area. Here, we report a rare case of TGDC extending to the sublingual space. Patient concerns: A 42-year-old female presented with a history of neck swelling in the submental region. Diagnosis: The final pathologic diagnosis was a TGDC. Interventions: Sistrunk operation was performed. Outcomes: Recurrence of the disease has not been seen for the past year. Lession: Clinical awareness of the thyroglossal duct cyst in the sublingual area or on the oral floor area is important for an accurate diagnosis and the appropriated management.