Cyst composed of epithelial remnants of the thyroglossal tract as it descends from foramen cecum at tongue base to the lower neck
Midline neck mass at the level of the thyrohyoid memb...
Most often asymptomatic midline neck mass
Can present as enlarged mass following URI or if infected then present with swelling, pain, dyspnea, dysphagia
Foul taste in the mouth if the s...
Antibiotics for infections
Pain control
Infected cysts/sinuses are first managed by treating the infection, allowing time for inflammation to decrease for elective su...
Unrestricted; if a thyroglossal duct is not removed, as many as half will become reinfected so surgical follow-up is critical.
Infection before surgery is a well-d...
Ibrahim M, Hammoud K, Maheshwari M, et al. Congenital cystic lesions of the head and neck. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2011;21(3):621–639, viii.
Kayhan FT, Yigider AP, Koc AK, et a...
Often asymptomatic midline neck mass at the level of the thyrohyoid membrane, closely associated with the hyoid bone
If patient has signs of dysphonia, dyspnea, or dysphagia, the airway...
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