Primary papillary carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct cyst: A case report

Background: Thyroglossal duct cyst(TDC)is the most common congenital disorder of thyroid gland. Seventy five percent midline neck masses in children are (TDC). Occurrence malignancy (TDC) is very rare event, and include 1% all cases Here this report, we describe a case primary papillary carcinoma which arises Case report: Our 42-year-old woman who presented with hard painless solid cystic mass front above cartilage. After initial physical examination ultrasonography, identified. Radiologist performed core needle biopsy cyst show cell carcinoma. The patient underwent near total thyroidectomy, excision lymph node surgical thyroglossal (the Sistrunk's procedure). Histopathology specimen revealed showed invasive that infiltrated wall. gland was normal, cervical not involved. Conclusions: Primary disease presents patients masses. Surgery radical optimal management radioactive iodine therapy improve survival.