What are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts?

Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
Papillary carcinoma within a thyroglossal duct cyst. Focal infiltration of the thyroglossal duct remnant is noted showing the fibrovascular core with the line of epithelial cells (hematoxylin and eosin staining, magnification 200×). Papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst with uninvolved thyroid. Case report and review of the literature. Pietruszewska W, Wągrowska-Danilewicz M, Józefowicz-Korczyńska M - Archives of medical science : AMS (2014). Not Altered. CC.

Thyroglossal duct cysts are fluid filled cysts in the front part of neck.

What is the Pathology of Thyroglossal Duct Cysts?

The pathology of thyroglossal duct cysts is:

-Etiology: The cause of thyroglossal duct cysts is result of obliteration of the thyroglossal duct.

-Genes involved: Unknown.

-Pathogenesis: Failure of the thyroglossal duct to obliterate.

-Histology: The histology associated with thyroglossal duct cysts shows as cystic structures lined by respiratory epithelium, squamous epithelium, or a combination of both.

How does Thyroglossal Duct Cysts Present?

Patients with thyroglossal duct cysts typically are children with a neck mass.

How are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts Diagnosed?

Thyroglossal duct cysts is diagnosed by ultrasound.

How are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts Treated?

Thyroglossal duct cysts is treated by surgical resection, particularly the Sistrunk operation.

What is the Prognosis of Thyroglossal Duct Cysts?

The prognosis of thyroglossal duct cysts is great.

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Last updated on May 23, 2022