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Thyroglossal duct cyst

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Two weeks of midline neck swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Midline swelling in the neck, superior to a normal thyroid gland.

Case Discussion

On examination this was noted to move on swallowing and tongue protrusion and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a thyroglossal duct cyst.

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