Phaeohyphomycosis consists of a heterogeneous group of fungal infections caused by more than 80 genera and species. Subcutaneous infection usually follows traumatic implantation of a fungus by a wooden splinter that the fungus inh abits as a saprophyte. The growth of the fungus forms verrucous plaques or a painless subcutaneous abscess. We report a subcutaneous cyst (phaeomycotic cyst) in the l...

Corresponding author: Wioletta Pietruszewska MD, PhD Department of Otolaryngology Medical University of Lodz 22 Kopcinskiego St 90-153 Lodz, Poland Phone: +48 602 225 721 E-mail: [email protected] 1 Department of Otolaryngology and Oncological Laryngology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland 2 Department of Nephropathology and Oncological Laryngology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, P...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Endoscope-assisted transoral removal of a thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) has been introduced to clinical practice. However, the technical feasibility, efficacy, and safety of this procedure have not been studied. Herein, we conducted a prospective clinical trial to evaluate endoscope-assisted transoral removal of a TGDC. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS Th...

The thyroid develops from the endoderm in the floor of the pharynx and migrates downwards, anterior to the primitive gut. Faults in the process cause thyroglossal cyst and fistula and the presence of thyroid tissue in abnormal situations, such as the posterior part of the tongue and retrosternally. In mammals the thyroid also contains cells derived from the last branchial pouches, the parafolli...

Thyroglossal duct cysts followed by branchial cleft anomalies are the most common congenital neck masses encountered in practice, second branchial cleft cysts and sinuses are the most common type (LaRiviere and Waldhausen in Surg Clin North Am 92(3):583-597, 2012). Although both abnormalities are common individually, but rarely seen associated in same patient as described in our case. Congenita...

We report a case of an eight year old female child with a midline neck mass for seven years. Since its early presentation, this midline mass has recently increased in size. A presumptive diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cyst was made clinically and planned for surgery. Preoperative evaluation revealed hypothyroidism, hence she was referred to us for the management of the same prior to excision. O...

Papillary carcinoma ansing on a thryroglosal duct cyst is a rare tumor. Since Ucherman described first case in 1915, only 150 cases have been reported. We present clinic evolution and treatment of a new case and review literature and discussion about tumor origin, adequate diagnosis test and treatment. This should include Sistrunk procedure but further surgery on thyroid gland is not accepted b...

This report describes a case of papillary carcinoma arising from a thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) in a young woman. Imaging showed a heterogeneous cystic lesion at the level of the hyoid, with calcifications and enhancing septae. We compared the USG, CT scan, and MRI findings with those reported previously in literature and we conclude that the presence of a midline cystic lesion with calcificati...