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Thyroglossal duct cyst

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Midline painless neck swelling since last 6 months. Gradually increasing in size.

Patient Data

Age: 11 years
Gender: Male
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Midline cyst in the anterior neck. 

Case Discussion

Although it's a single image, it shows a characteristic midline location of thyroglossal duct cyst.

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