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TERMINOLOGY
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- Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC)
- Thyroglossal duct (TGD) remnant
Definitions
- Remnant of embryologic TGD found between foramen cecum at tongue base & thyroid bed in infrahyoid neck
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Selected References
- Lee E et al: Efficacy of ethanol ablation as a treatment of benign head and neck cystic lesions. Am J Otolaryngol. 42(6):103082, 2021
- Talmor G et al: Sclerotherapy for benign cystic lesions of the head and neck: systematic review of 474 cases. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1945998211000448, 2021
- Tokarz E et al: Proposed ultrasound algorithm to differentiate thyroglossal duct and dermoid cysts. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 142:110624, 2021
- Abdel Razek AAK et al: Differentiation of sublingual thyroglossal duct cyst from midline dermoid cyst with diffusion weighted imaging. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 126:109623, 2019
- Chang KV et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: dynamic ultrasound evaluation and sonoanatomy revisited. Med Ultrason. 21(1):99-100, 2019
- Devine CM et al: Preoperative ultrasound for the diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cysts: a validation study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 122:89-92, 2019
- Lekkerkerker I et al: Pediatric thyroglossal duct cysts: post-operative complications. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 124:14-17, 2019
- Liaw J et al: Primary papillary thyroid cancer of a thyroglossal duct cyst. Ear Nose Throat J. 98(3):136-8, 2019
- Patel S et al: Thyroglossal duct pathology and mimics. Insights Imaging. 10(1):12, 2019
- Pitner H et al: Diagnostic accuracy of midline pediatric neck masses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 160(6):1111-7, 2019
- Bansal AG et al: US of pediatric superficial masses of the head and neck. Radiographics. 38(4):1239-63, 2018
- Choi HI et al: Ultrasonographic features differentiating thyroglossal duct cysts from dermoid cysts. Ultrasonography. 37(1):71-77, 2018
- Quintanilla-Dieck L et al: Congenital neck masses. Clin Perinatol. 45(4):769-85, 2018
- Yim MT et al: Incidental radiographic findings of thyroglossal duct cysts: prevalence and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 89:13-6, 2016
- Oyewumi M et al: Ultrasound to differentiate thyroglossal duct cysts and dermoid cysts in children. Laryngoscope. 125(4):998-1003, 2015
- Tahir A et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma in child†. J Surg Case Rep. 2015(4), 2015
- Geller KA et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst and sinuses: a 20-year Los Angeles experience and lessons learned. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 78(2):264-7, 2014
- Rohof D et al: Recurrences after thyroglossal duct cyst surgery: results in 207 consecutive cases and review of the literature. Head Neck. ;37(12):1699-704, 2014
- Zander DA et al: Imaging of ectopic thyroid tissue and thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiographics. 34(1):37-50, 2014
- Sameer KS et al: Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts--a review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 76(2):165-8, 2012
- Burkart CM et al: Update on endoscopic management of lingual thyroglossal duct cysts. Laryngoscope. 119(10):2055-60, 2009
- Hirshoren N et al: The imperative of the Sistrunk operation: review of 160 thyroglossal tract remnant operations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 140(3):338-42, 2009
- Lin ST et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: a comparison between children and adults. Am J Otolaryngol. 29(2):83-7, 2008
- Falvo L et al: Papillary thyroid carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst: case reports and literature review. Int Surg. 91(3):141-6, 2006
- Diaz MC et al: A thyroglossal duct cyst causing apnea and cyanosis in a neonate. Pediatr Emerg Care. 21(1):35-7, 2005
- Koch BL: Cystic malformations of the neck in children. Pediatr Radiol. 35(5):463-77, 2005
- Marianowski R et al: Risk factors for thyroglossal duct remnants after Sistrunk procedure in a pediatric population. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 67(1):19-23, 2003
- Glastonbury CM et al: The CT and MR imaging features of carcinoma arising in thyroglossal duct remnants. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 21(4):770-4, 2000
- Wadsworth DT et al: Thyroglossal duct cysts: variability of sonographic findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 163(6):1475-7, 1994
- Pelausa ME et al: Sistrunk revisited: a 10-year review of revision thyroglossal duct surgery at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. J Otolaryngol. 18(7):325-33, 1989
- LaRouere MJ et al: Evaluation and management of a carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst. Am J Otolaryngol. 8(6):351-5, 1987
- Reede DL et al: CT of thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiology. 157(1):121-5, 1985
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC)
- Thyroglossal duct (TGD) remnant
Definitions
- Remnant of embryologic TGD found between foramen cecum at tongue base & thyroid bed in infrahyoid neck
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Lee E et al: Efficacy of ethanol ablation as a treatment of benign head and neck cystic lesions. Am J Otolaryngol. 42(6):103082, 2021
- Talmor G et al: Sclerotherapy for benign cystic lesions of the head and neck: systematic review of 474 cases. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1945998211000448, 2021
- Tokarz E et al: Proposed ultrasound algorithm to differentiate thyroglossal duct and dermoid cysts. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 142:110624, 2021
- Abdel Razek AAK et al: Differentiation of sublingual thyroglossal duct cyst from midline dermoid cyst with diffusion weighted imaging. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 126:109623, 2019
- Chang KV et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: dynamic ultrasound evaluation and sonoanatomy revisited. Med Ultrason. 21(1):99-100, 2019
- Devine CM et al: Preoperative ultrasound for the diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cysts: a validation study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 122:89-92, 2019
- Lekkerkerker I et al: Pediatric thyroglossal duct cysts: post-operative complications. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 124:14-17, 2019
- Liaw J et al: Primary papillary thyroid cancer of a thyroglossal duct cyst. Ear Nose Throat J. 98(3):136-8, 2019
- Patel S et al: Thyroglossal duct pathology and mimics. Insights Imaging. 10(1):12, 2019
- Pitner H et al: Diagnostic accuracy of midline pediatric neck masses. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 160(6):1111-7, 2019
- Bansal AG et al: US of pediatric superficial masses of the head and neck. Radiographics. 38(4):1239-63, 2018
- Choi HI et al: Ultrasonographic features differentiating thyroglossal duct cysts from dermoid cysts. Ultrasonography. 37(1):71-77, 2018
- Quintanilla-Dieck L et al: Congenital neck masses. Clin Perinatol. 45(4):769-85, 2018
- Yim MT et al: Incidental radiographic findings of thyroglossal duct cysts: prevalence and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 89:13-6, 2016
- Oyewumi M et al: Ultrasound to differentiate thyroglossal duct cysts and dermoid cysts in children. Laryngoscope. 125(4):998-1003, 2015
- Tahir A et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma in child†. J Surg Case Rep. 2015(4), 2015
- Geller KA et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst and sinuses: a 20-year Los Angeles experience and lessons learned. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 78(2):264-7, 2014
- Rohof D et al: Recurrences after thyroglossal duct cyst surgery: results in 207 consecutive cases and review of the literature. Head Neck. ;37(12):1699-704, 2014
- Zander DA et al: Imaging of ectopic thyroid tissue and thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiographics. 34(1):37-50, 2014
- Sameer KS et al: Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts--a review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 76(2):165-8, 2012
- Burkart CM et al: Update on endoscopic management of lingual thyroglossal duct cysts. Laryngoscope. 119(10):2055-60, 2009
- Hirshoren N et al: The imperative of the Sistrunk operation: review of 160 thyroglossal tract remnant operations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 140(3):338-42, 2009
- Lin ST et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: a comparison between children and adults. Am J Otolaryngol. 29(2):83-7, 2008
- Falvo L et al: Papillary thyroid carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst: case reports and literature review. Int Surg. 91(3):141-6, 2006
- Diaz MC et al: A thyroglossal duct cyst causing apnea and cyanosis in a neonate. Pediatr Emerg Care. 21(1):35-7, 2005
- Koch BL: Cystic malformations of the neck in children. Pediatr Radiol. 35(5):463-77, 2005
- Marianowski R et al: Risk factors for thyroglossal duct remnants after Sistrunk procedure in a pediatric population. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 67(1):19-23, 2003
- Glastonbury CM et al: The CT and MR imaging features of carcinoma arising in thyroglossal duct remnants. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 21(4):770-4, 2000
- Wadsworth DT et al: Thyroglossal duct cysts: variability of sonographic findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 163(6):1475-7, 1994
- Pelausa ME et al: Sistrunk revisited: a 10-year review of revision thyroglossal duct surgery at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. J Otolaryngol. 18(7):325-33, 1989
- LaRouere MJ et al: Evaluation and management of a carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst. Am J Otolaryngol. 8(6):351-5, 1987
- Reede DL et al: CT of thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiology. 157(1):121-5, 1985
