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Thyroglossal duct cyst in Adult
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Thyroglossal duct cyst in Adult

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) are embryological remnants that fail to regress after fetal descent of the thyroid gland. TGDCs are by far the most common cervical malformation in children. TGDCs typically present in childhood, with a median age of 5.6 years, as midline, painless, soft masses. There is no sex predominance. At least half of childhood cases present when the TGDC is complicated by infection, in which case the cysts may be painful. Cysts may rarely cause life-threatening airway obstruction.

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ICD10CM:
Q89.2 – Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands

SNOMEDCT:
39462005 – Thyroglossal duct cyst

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Last Updated:10/23/2017
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Thyroglossal duct cyst in Adult
A medical illustration showing key findings of Thyroglossal duct cyst : Anterior neck, Neck mass, Tender cyst
Clinical image of Thyroglossal duct cyst - imageId=2428380. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'An eroded shiny papule on the anterior neck.'
An eroded shiny papule on the anterior neck.
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