• Medicine · Apr 2020

    Case Reports

    A rare case of thyroglossal duct cyst extending to the sublingual space: A case report.

    • Mi Jung Park, Hwa Seon Shin, Dae Seob Choi, Hye Young Choi, Ho Cheol Choi, Sang Min Lee, Jeong Ho Jang, Jeong-Hee Lee, Jung Je Park, and Sung Eun Park.
    • Department of Radiology.
    • Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Apr 1; 99 (17): e19389.

    RationaleThyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital anomaly of midline neck masses. A thyroglossal duct cyst is especially difficult to diagnose and is treated differently when it appears in the sublingual area. Here, we report a rare case of TGDC extending to the sublingual space.Patient ConcernsA 42-year-old female presented with a history of neck swelling in the submental region.DiagnosisThe final pathologic diagnosis was a TGDC.InterventionsSistrunk operation was performed.OutcomesRecurrence of the disease has not been seen for the past year.LessionClinical awareness of the thyroglossal duct cyst in the sublingual area or on the oral floor area is important for an accurate diagnosis and the appropriated management.

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