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Abbreviations
- Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC)
Synonyms
- Thyroglossal duct (TGD) remnant
Definitions
- Remnant of TGD found between foramen cecum of tongue base & thyroid bed in infrahyoid neck
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Selected References
- Hong HS et al: Ultrasonography of various thyroid diseases in children and adolescents: a pictorial essay. Korean J Radiol. 16(2):419-29, 2015
- Zander DA et al: Imaging of ectopic thyroid tissue and thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiographics. 34(1):37-50, 2014
- Sofferman RA et al: Ultrasound of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands. New York: Springer. 229-262, 2012
- Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging Head & Neck. Salt Lake City: Amirsys Publishing Inc. IV-1-22-25, 2004
- Ahuja AT et al: Sonographic evaluation of thyroglossal duct cysts in children. Clin Radiol. 55(10):770-4, 2000
- 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
- Ahuja AT et al: Thyroglossal duct cysts: sonographic appearances in adults. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 20(4):579-82, 1999
- Reede DL et al: CT of thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiology. 157(1):121-5, 1985
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC)
Synonyms
- Thyroglossal duct (TGD) remnant
Definitions
- Remnant of TGD found between foramen cecum of 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
- Hong HS et al: Ultrasonography of various thyroid diseases in children and adolescents: a pictorial essay. Korean J Radiol. 16(2):419-29, 2015
- Zander DA et al: Imaging of ectopic thyroid tissue and thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiographics. 34(1):37-50, 2014
- Sofferman RA et al: Ultrasound of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands. New York: Springer. 229-262, 2012
- Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging Head & Neck. Salt Lake City: Amirsys Publishing Inc. IV-1-22-25, 2004
- Ahuja AT et al: Sonographic evaluation of thyroglossal duct cysts in children. Clin Radiol. 55(10):770-4, 2000
- 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
- Ahuja AT et al: Thyroglossal duct cysts: sonographic appearances in adults. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 20(4):579-82, 1999
- Reede DL et al: CT of thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiology. 157(1):121-5, 1985
