A rare case of thyroglossal duct cyst extending to the sublingual space: A case report. Issue 17 (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Park, Mi Jung; Shin, Hwa Seon; Choi, Dae Seob; Choi, Hye Young; Choi, Ho Cheol; Lee, Sang Min; Jang, Jeong Ho; Lee, Jeong-Hee; Park, Jung Je; Park, Sung Eun
• Other Names: NA. section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 99:Issue 17(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: sublingual space -- thyroglossal duct cyst; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000019389
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Rationale: Thyroglossal 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 concerns: A 42-year-old female presented with a history of neck swelling in the submental region. Diagnosis: The final pathologic diagnosis was a TGDC. Interventions: Sistrunk operation was performed. Outcomes: Recurrence of the disease has not been seen for the past year. Lession: Clinical 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.