Park MJ, Shin HS, Choi DS, Choi HY, Choi HC, Lee SM, Jang JH, Lee JH, Park JJ, Park SE. A rare case of thyroglossal duct cyst extending to the sublingual space: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2020;
99:e19389. [PMID:
32332596 PMCID:
PMC7220724 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000019389]
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Abstract
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.
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