Cytological analysis of thyroglossal duct cysts
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Management of thyroglossal duct cysts in children.
BACKGROUND The recurrence rate of thyroglossal duct cysts removed by Sistrunk or other procedures is 4% and 50%, respectively. The aim of the present study was to explain the reasons for recurrence and misdiagnosis. METHODS Twenty-seven children underwent surgery for thyroglossal cysts and fistulas during 1989-2000. Age, sex, length of history, presentation, preoperative investigations, opera...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medicinski pregled
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0025-8105,1820-7383
DOI: 10.2298/mpns1606135m