Atypical presentation of thyroglossal cyst

C. Arun Socratese

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20260143

Authors

C. Arun Socratese Department of General Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20260143

Keywords:

Thyroglossal cyst, Congenital anomalies, Thyroid gland

Abstract

A thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital anomaly that traditionally presents with a swelling in the anterior part of the neck with a tract extending behind the hyoid bone, which moves with tongue protrusion. But here we received a patient with atypical features, confusing whether it’s a dermoid cyst or a lymphatic cyst, as radiological features suggested no tract was found.

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