02 May 2020
: Case report
Large Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A Case Report
Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis
Sarah Mortaja1ACDEF*, Haneen Sebeih2ABCE, Nasser W. Alobida3ABEF, Khalid Al-Qahtani4ACDEDOI: 10.12659/AJCR.919745
Am J Case Rep 2020; 21:e919745
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Thyroglossal duct cysts are the most common congenital neck cysts. They typically present in childhood and early adulthood, and average a size of 2–4 cm, but can also present in later adult life.
CASE REPORT: We present a case of a 36-year-old female patient with a very large midline neck mass, reaching the mandible superiorly. Patient history and physical examination, as well as computed tomography scan of her neck, confirmed the diagnosis of large thyroglossal duct cyst. She underwent Sistrunk procedure for thyroglossal duct cyst excision, and the specimen was sent for histopathological evaluation, which confirmed the diagnosis.
CONCLUSIONS: Thyroglossal duct cyst should be considered as a differential diagnosis in older patients and in patients with a relatively large neck mass.
Keywords: Thyroglossal Cyst, Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid Gland, Diagnosis, Differential, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
2047 78
In Press
01 Dec 2023 : Case report
Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI:
01 Dec 2023 : Case report
Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI:
01 Dec 2023 : Case report
Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI:
30 Nov 2023 : Case report
Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI:
Most Viewed Current Articles
06 Dec 2021 : Case report
DOI :10.12659/AJCR.934406
Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e934406
07 Dec 2021 : Case report
DOI :10.12659/AJCR.934347
Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e934347
19 Jul 2022 : Case report
DOI :10.12659/AJCR.936128
Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e936128
13 Jul 2022 : Case report
DOI :10.12659/AJCR.936441
Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e936441