The distribution and abundance of dinoflagellate cysts in recent sediments from Visakhapatnam harbour, east coast of India was investigated and compared with sediment characteristics and physico-chemical variables of the overlying water column. The cyst abundance varied from 11 to 1218 cysts g⁻¹ dry sediment. Changes in the cyst assemblages from phototrophic to heterotrophic forms were observed...

The thyroglossal Duct (TD) cyst results from a failure in obliterating the embryogenic duct produced during thyroid migration. A cyst may develop from the secretory residual epithelium. Ectopic thyroid tissue neoplasias are rare, and even rarer when associated with the TD. It has been reported that over 7% of adults have some remains of the TD1 and over 62% of them may have some ectopic thyroid...

The surgical transcervical approach creates a corridor to oropharynx and hypopharynx, which provides excellent exposure for removal of different lesions at these sites. suprahyoid pharyngotomy technique can be used in situations similar the lateral pharyngotomy, like management benign malignant tumors base tongue, posterior pharyngeal wall, excision lingual thyroid. Here, we have discussed deta...

OBJECTIVE To analyze, in detail, the clinical and pathological findings in a patient population that had undergone previous Sistrunk procedures for the removal of thyroglossal duct cysts, in order to identify any possible factors that could be related to recurrence after 'definitive' surgery. SETTING A large pediatric tertiary care center. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed ...

Pre-cervical inflammation is rarely seen in a newborn. Those swellings that are seen are usually congenital, such as vascular malformations, teratoma, dermoid cyst, thyroglossal cyst, cystic hygroma (abnormal lymphatic tissue), and very rarely, inflammation secondary to infection. Being able to differentiate between each condition is important because the course, treatment and prognosis for eac...

Introduction: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is a developmental abnormality in which the thyroglossal settles after decline of thyroid gland.A 57-year-old female patient presented with complaints lump middle her neck that slowly enlarged. The was first realized around 10 years ago. When she swallowed, also moved. swelling cystic, painless surrounded by healthy skin except for small area showed s...