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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 and thyroid bed in infrahyoid neck
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- 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
- Prasad KC et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: an unusual presentation. Ear Nose Throat J. 85(7):454-6, 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
- Ewing CA et al: Presentations of thyroglossal duct cysts in adults. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 256(3):136-8, 1999
- 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 and thyroid bed in infrahyoid neck
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic 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
- 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
- Prasad KC et al: Thyroglossal duct cyst: an unusual presentation. Ear Nose Throat J. 85(7):454-6, 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
- Ewing CA et al: Presentations of thyroglossal duct cysts in adults. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 256(3):136-8, 1999
- 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
